The Delete->All command is available in all modules except Tools. It deletes
all the contents (all elements in the scene) of the current SOFTIMAGE 3D workspace. Make
sure to save the changes to your current scene before using this command, otherwise they
will be lost.
Procedure
- Choose the Delete->All command. If your scene has not been modified since the
last time you saved it, a warning box appears asking you to confirm that you want to
delete your work.
If your scene has been modified since the last time you saved it, this warning box is
displayed.
- Click Ok to delete everything and clear the display, or click Cancel to cancel the
deletion and exit the message box.
When you want to start a new scene from scratch after working on many projects in a
long session, it is better to use the EXIT menu cell and exit the software, not
always use Delete->All.
Why? Here are two good reasons:
- Memory, just like the hard drive, becomes fragmented over time and makes the system run
more slowly. When you exit the software, the operating system process is terminated which
frees up all allocated RAM and memory swap usage. This effectively gives the system a
"clean-slate."
- The Delete->Dispose command to make sure you clean everything.
It is also a good idea to log out from your account/machine once in awhile. This
ensures that you are starting again from scratch.
Last updated 08-apr-1998