By removing unused data that increases file size, Purge Inactive Data improves performance for actions like opening the Insert Component PropertyManager.
Inactive configurations are configurations that are not listed in Toolbox Settings and are not in the part file. If a configuration existed in the past and was used in an assembly, it is still considered active even if it is not listed in the configuration list in Toolbox Settings.
Purge Inactive Data purges the following data from inactive configurations:
- Custom properties
- Configuration names
- Designations
- Part numbers
- Descriptions
- Comments
The command does not:
- Purge geometry data or active configuration data.
- Affect custom configurations you create using the Insert Component PropertyManager when you insert a Toolbox part into an assembly.
It is highly recommended that you back up your data before purging inactive data.
To purge inactive Toolbox configuration data: