Drawing Purge
Free
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Description
Good to know ☺
- Please note that this app will not work with ☹ AutoCAD LT version
- If commands are not working after installation, please read Frequently Asked Questions page
- If you are using old versions (2012 to 2021), please continue using version 8.3.0
| Drawing Purge Version | Autodesk Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0.0 (Current) | 2022 to 2025 | Issue fixed: error while selecting language other than English. |
| 8.3.0 Download | 2012 to 2021 | No updates will be available in future |
There are 3 commands for this plug-in
| No | Command | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DWG-PURGE |
To purge the Current Drawing |
| 2 | DWG-PURGE-BATCH |
To purge multiple drawings without opening the files. |
| 3 | DWG-PURGE-CONSOLE |
To run 'Drawing Purge' in script mode |
About This Version
Version 9.0.0.0, 8/27/2024
Issue fixed: error while selecting language other than English.
hi! it works with AutoCAD Map 2014?
Thanks!
Hello Jesus, I don't have access to AutoCAD Map to test. If the app is not working after installation, please try to load the app manually. You may follow the steps mentioned in Frequently Asked Questions (link at the top of this page)
I have Drawing Purge 9.0.0.0 loaded in Autocad Civil3D 2025 and each day I have to reinstall the app. Is there a fix for this.
Hello Jayson, Can you try to load the app and register manually ? You may follow the steps mentioned in Frequently Asked Questions (link at the top of this page)
Thanks Ajilal. I tried the manual load and loading using the Lisp but still get the following error when I restart my computer and open Autocad. "Command: DWG-PURGE Demand load failed due to missing module: Name: Dwg-Purge Description: This plug-in helps to Purge either the Current drawing or Purge multiple drawings without opening the file. Module Path: C:\Users\jaysonn\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\AVVADwgPurge.bundle\Contents\Windows\2025\AVVADrawingPurge09-2025.dll Unknown command "DWG-PURGE". Press F1 for help" I have used your app on many versions of cad for several years and love it. Thus why I'm keen to get it working properly. Thanks.
It works great!
Thank you Ajilal and Prashants for your quick response.
Good day.
Hi Eyal, Thanks for the review and happy to help.
Works like magic
Hi Marcelo, Thanks for the review
What should I do if there are both 2012 and 2023 versions on my computer? Currently, I am using version 8.3, but using the DWG-PURGE command in the 2023 version will result in an error, while the 2012 version of AutoCAD cannot be opened directly.
Thanks for the review. Unfortunately there is no easy solution to solve this. Also don't have 2012 to test any workaround.
Good App!where can i download version8.3.0,I am using AutoCAD2021.THX
Hello, Thanks for the review. I have added the link to download 8.3.0 in the page description at the top of this page.
Ayos na ayos to!
Thanks for the review.
I need to download version 8.3 can you provide it?
Hello Fady, Thanks for the review. I have added the link to download 8.3.0 in the page description at the top of this page.
Highly recommended if you lioke clean drawings.
Hello Julio, Thanks for the review.
Dear Ajilal Vijayan, your app is wenderful. Personally, could you please add the the version number to the msi attribute list in the next versions?
Hello, Thanks for the review. It is the Autodesk team who is creating the msi installer. So unfortunately I am not sure whether this can be done.
Hello!
Your program does not purge zero-length geometry and empty text object.
The standart _Purge command removes zero-length geometry and empty text object.
Are you planning to add this feature to your program?
For example, I have dwg file size is 670kb.
After the standard _Purge, the file size is 170kb.
After your Drawing Purge - 570kb.
There are about 14,000 empty text object in the file. Your program does not delete them.
If possible, please add this feature to your program.
Thank you.
Thanks for the review. No, unfortunately I am not planning to add this in Drawing purge. This was added in old versions, and removed later due to unexpected results.
Good app.
Your program does not purge zero-length geometry and empty text object.
Are you planning to add this feature to your program?
Dear Egor, Thanks for the review. No, unfortunately I am not planning to add this in Drawing purge. This was added in old versions, and removed later due to unexpected results.
Very Powerful app. Missing it with C3D 2025. Please update the app
Dear Jawwad, thanks for the review. Suport for 2025 is available now with version 9.0.0
Very useful for cleaning and auditing hundreds of files for mailing. Please update for ACAD 2025
Dear Adham, thanks for the review. Suport for 2025 is available now with version 9.0.0
Hello ajilalv, I look forward to your release of the latest version of DwgPuge that can be used for autocad 2025, thank you
Dear Wong, thanks for the review. Suport for 2025 is available now with version 9.0.0
Bonjour,
Est-ce que vous allez bientôt mettre à jour votre surper app dwg purge que j’utilise depuis autocad 2019 ?
I previously posted that I could not install, if anyone runs into issue as such, Right Click the MSI file and check UNBLOCK
All I can say after using this is WOW! Very Nice, Thank you for the contribution and such good work. This app save me a lot of steps of doing by hand. Also Ajilalv, you should add Adding Check mark to "UNBLOCK" msi for other users whom might run into issue I was originally having. Once downloaded Right click file check UNBLOCK and apply, double click to install. Easy Peazy! :)
Dear Bob, thanks for the review. I guess "UNBLOCK" is a windows security feature, which added to msi/exe files while you download them. I am not sure about whether I will be able to undo this. Also thanks for posting this here, as this will help other users.
You are welcome and thank you for sharing such a great utility, saves a lot of typing. :) Yes definitely I only ever know that MSI's have to be unblocked to run, not sure why Microsoft does that and not so much for exe's. Yours is not the only time I have run into same issue, I just had to think about and remembered that unblocking would work. Once again great work and thank you!
Its perfect. I use this app all the time, thanks!
Dear Dania, thanks for the review.
This is my favorite app to use on the daily. If you need purging done to the next level, this is your app. I don't need to use my scripts any longer to purge and audit, this app does it and does it better. The batch purge is a game changer for cleaning up backgrounds we get from clients. Great job with this app Mr. Vijayan!
Dear Justin, thanks for the review.
Purges where other apps and the built-in command fail.
Dear Chris, thanks for the review.
Excellent Addon........... thanks
Dear Jeethu, thanks for the review.
Can you give me a practical example, thank you
After installation, the dwg-purge-batch cannot be Clean DGN Line Style Component and it will automatically skip
Using version: AutoCAD 2014
Operating System: WIN 11/10
I hope to receive your reply. Thank you.
Hello, Thanks for the review. Can you please share a drawing to check this ?
good
Dear Nizar, Thanks for the review
Hey! I used to work with this plugin a lot on my windows and it´s great but now I switched to Mac. Is there any version compatible with mac?
Thanks!
Dear May, Thanks for the review. No there is no version compatible with Mac. I don't have experience with Mac PC to answer this, whether this can be implemented.
安裝完後無法執行該外掛，打指令也無效
使用版本:AutoCAD LT 2023
作業系統:WIN 11
您可能漏看了開頭的提示 "Please note that this app will not work with the AutoCAD LT version"
Dear David, Thanks for the review. This app will not work with LT version
Très pratique et purge vraiment à fond le dessin
Dear Lucile, Thanks for the review.
4 this i will give 11/10 point
Dear Mukesh, Thanks for the review.
i''ve tried. And it really excellent. Thanks so much
Dear T Hai, Thanks for the review.
Llevaba tiempo esperando algo asi, la purga de carpetas enteras, me ha liberado muchos gigas, Muchas Gracias!!
GOOD
Dear Nidia, Thanks for the review.
Thank you!
Dear David, Thanks for the review.
Hope future version can add support to be able to purge sheetset.
Some times it can corrupt your DWG file if your have PDF underlay. (no error message but your file size goes down to 1~2kb)
Im totally agree with this!!!
Dear Calvin, Thanks for the review. I will try to fix this in the next version.
I've written dwg appid cleaners for years, and trying to purge app ids on "open" drawing will lock you up when there are a lot (50k...). The better way is top open the drawing as "dbx doc" which is something programmers do. Its not hard. The author should allow you to pick drawings not open, rather than operate on current dwg. Its 10x faster and super stable.
Dear James, Thanks for the review. There are two commands for this plugin, please try 'DWG-PURGE-BATCH' command.
Oh, I totally missed that and then saw right after commenting but could not edit my reply :) I'm, going to try this plugin. I'm the author of the File Batcher which is known as PurgeIDs. Its done in .net. One thing I have found is this file cleaning is only the last step to solving the app id contamination issue. You need to first see what items are in the files/xrefs, then you know where the app ids are coming from. Then you clean them, or just the dirty ones. So some interface to show file props before the cleaning is necessary IMO. Also, I don't let my tool clean files open in current editor, when you hit the app id issue, like 50k or more, it hangs forever while dbx style cleans in seconds. thx
Great little addon that saves me time
Dear Ari, Thanks for the review.
does what it says, and fast
Dear Tunc, Thanks for the review.
DWG-PURGE-BATCH
Time runs and then time freezes.
Is there a way to fix it? I'm using it on autocad 2018.Is there a way to fix it? I'm using it on autocad 2018.
Thanks for the review. Please check if the purge window is off the screen.You can bring the plugin window forward by right click and maximize [https://i.ibb.co/vY15m4X/DWGPurge.jpg]. If this doesn't solve the issue, please email me at ajilalv @ gmail.com
One of the best purge commands available. Thank you for the good work
Dear Rohit, Thanks for the review.
Muy buena app para eliminar todo lo que no se utiliza en el dibujo, así el tamaño del archivo es menor.
Dear Gonzalo , Thanks for the review.
Thank you!
Dear Tofik, Thanks for the review.
Dear Mr.Ajilal,
Would you please update the version 2023 as soon as possible.This tool is very helpful
Dear Wilson, Thanks for the review. The update for 2023 is available now, and there is no change in the version number [latest is 8.3.0.0]
请更新支持2023的版本
感謝您的評論。2023 年的更新現已推出，版本號沒有變化 [最新為 8.3.0.0]
i want batch purge lisp file
Dear Sandip, Thanks for the review. The update for 2023 is available now, and there is no change in the version number [latest is 8.3.0.0] Please click the 'Download' button at the top of this page.
При установке просит связаться с
ajilalv@gmail.com
To install the app, ADMIN access is required.
Clicking the "batch purge settings" button in Chinese will result in an error！
Thanks for the review. 2023 support will be available soon.
Hi guy, Here's how to manually update to the 2023 version - go to the path: c:\Users\"xxxx"\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\AVVADwgPurge.bundle\ - find: Components Description="2018 to 2022 Parts" edit: 2022 Parts --> 2023 Parts - find: SeriesMin="R22.0" SeriesMax="R24.1" edit: SeriesMax="R24.1" --> SeriesMax="R24.2" Enter autocad 2023, type the command dwg-purge, a box will appear, press the reset button -> Done
thank you！
Dear, Thanks for the review. The update for 2023 is available now, and there is no change in the version number [latest is 8.3.0.0]
Hello, Thanks for reporting this error. I have identified the error source and a solution will be available very soon.
Hello, version 9.0.0 has been updated by fixing this error
excelent Please update for Autocad 2023,
thank you
Thanks for the review. 2023 support will be available soon.
Dear Manjunath , Thanks for the review. The update for 2023 is available now, and there is no change in the version number [latest is 8.3.0.0]
On the right of the screen it list compatibility with 2018 thru 2022.
In the text it lists compatibility with 2012 - 2022.
I have 2014, will it still work?
Thanks for the review. Yes, this app will work in 2014. If the app is not loading after installation, then please load the app manually. To load the app manually, please read 'How to load the app manually' section from 'Frequently Asked Questions' link provided at the top of this page.
una gran app para cambiar la unidad a todos los bloques
Thanks for the review Marco.
Ajilal, you have a great program here and I use it on a daily basis, I do have 1 request though, would it be possible to add a lineweight toggle (on or off) selection? I have a number of ex-.dgn files that all have their lineweights turned on and to see the files in Vault I need to toggle the lineweight off over about 1000 files.
Hello, Thanks for the review. I will try to add this option in the next version.
YOU CAN SUPPORT FOR CAD PLAN 3D. I TRIED IT, BUT IT'S NOT WORKING
Hi, I dont have access to plant 3D to test.Can you please try to load the app manually ? To load manually read, 'How to load the app manually' section from 'Frequently Asked Questions' link provided at the top of this page.
Hi ajilal,
Thank you very much...
It's a Excellent tool...
Thanks for the review Jose.
nice
Thanks for the review Jason.
Hi, I've downloaded this to hopefully not only save time running multiple purge and cleanup commands. But, I was hoping it would also delete redundant Data Links.
However, it doesn't seem to do this? Can it be modified to do this also?
Thanks for the review, I will try to add this option in the future release.
Ajilal Vijayan, people like you make the world spin around. You've made the world a little bit better when put this software on free download. this is a real thing.
Your program must be set as the standart
Thanks for the review.
Very good tool and it reduced so much memory of files
To install this need admin rights and not all admin will allow to install this software, is it possible to install at user level rights
Thans for the good tool
Thanks for the review, currently the bundle requires admin rights to install.
very useful. great lsp
Thanks for the review Mark :)
Great tool love the batch option. Helps me save alot of time in auditing and cleaning out surplus data in mulitpile Civil 3d drawings all xrefed together.
Regards
Justin
Thanks for the review Justin :)
ACAD was constantly lagging hard every time it autosaved or I did the copybase command. I had a ton of unused linetypes that I couldn't delete that seemed to be causing the problem. This little app cleared that up in an instant. Can't thank you enough!
Thanks for the review Kevin :)
ik mis de mogelijkheid, in de instellingen, zelf de annotationscales vast te stellen of de standaard NLCS instellingen te hanteren.
Bedankt voor de beoordeling. Vergeef me alstublieft, want ik kan uw vraag niet begrijpen. kunt u mij een e-mail [ajilalv@gmail.com] sturen met de afbeeldingen om dit uit te leggen?
Saved huge time and money.
Thanks for the review Resham :)
I RUN THE PROGRAM & IT PURGES A BUNCH OF STUFF. I SAVE & CLOSE THE FILE. I REOPEN THE SAME FILE & WHEN I RUN THE PURGE PROGRAM AGAIN, EVERY SINGLE ITEM IT PREVIOUSLY PURGED IS BACK. I MUST BE MISSING SOMETHING. MAYBE IT SHOULD BE CALLED "PURGE AGAIN"
Thanks for the review. Can you please share a sample drawing to ajilalv@gmail.com to test this issue ?
I can't express my gratitude. Where have You been so far?
Thanks for the review Aleksandar !! :)
In AUTOCAD 2021
Error : INDEXCTL MUST BE ZERO
Thanks for the review.Please visit the 'About' tab (Dwg-Purge-Batch command) to set the option for INDEXCTL.
A big thank u to help me reducing my all CAD files from now onn..... before this i had send my files to other person in office to get it done. Now i have their secret too
Thanks for the review !!
I can't tell you how many hours this has saved me in the first ten minutes of using. Works perfectly and love all the extra options beyond just standard purge operations
Thomas, thanks for the review and glad I could help.
This addon works great, just one question I have is, does it only work with base autocad or will it work with different versions (ie, plant 3D, MEP, electrical, etc.)
Thanks for the review Jonathan. Unfortunately I don't have different versions to test (ie, plant 3D, MEP, electrical,). Can you please try to load the app manually in these versions ? Please click the <strong>Frequently Asked Questions</strong> at the top of this page and refer the section <strong> How to load the app manually ?</strong>
It works well. It reduced more than half of the file size. But in Autocad 2021, it doesn't give the best result.
Thanks for the review Samrya. Can you please describe the problem that you faced in 2021 in email [ajilalv@gmail.com]
YOU SAVE MY DAY!! I ALREADY WASTE MY DAY SEARCHING TO HOW TO DELETE THESE LINETYPES THAT MAKES MY ACAD FILES SO BIG EVENTHOUGH ITS JUST A SIMPLE DRAWINGS INSIDE.
AFTER I INSTALL THIS APPS & DO WHAT YOU SAID. THE PROBLEM IS SOLVED. THANK YOU AGAIN
Thanks for the review Danial !!
Excellent program
i think programm need the ability to run lisp / arx / vlx and remove all proxy objects
thx.
Thanks for the review Bob. Option to run lisp/arx file is already under consideration for future release.
I like it so much I blogged about it: https://www.asti.com/one-awesome-drawing-purge-option/
Jason, thanks for the review and blog !!
Thank you Ajilal, it's a helpful command.
It's available now in the command bar if I write it, but how can I add it to the Add-ins in the toolbar?
Thanks for the review Hadi. Please follow the instructions mentioned in this link to get the toolbar[ https://tinyurl.com/y3ukek3m ]
Done, Thank you, appreciated.
Thank you Ajilal!
You're welcome Edmund, and thanks for the review.
Thank you for your great work.
It a necceassary utility for all CAD users
Thanks for the review Pramod.
An excellent Add-in, particularly the Batch Purge.
Very useful, like all the options for Xref handling, backup files, current space units too.
Big thumbs up!
Hello Dennis, Thanks for the review and happy to hear that you like the options provided in Batch Purge.
loved it with 2019, expectin same great preformance with 2021
Thanks for the review, Les Canning !!
This app is simply fantastic! Can't describe how awesome and perfect this app can be. The batch purge feature is incrdible. Works very stable, fast and with nice and intuitive interface. Kudos for the guy who programmed this app.
Hello Luiz, many thanks for the review.
I love this extension!
Thanks for the review Dmitry !!
sowtware but I could not run. how I load in autocad ? thanks
Hello Senol, Thanks for the review. Please try to load the app manually. This link will help you to load the app manually https://sites.google.com/site/avappstorev2/-net/dwg-purge/faq#TOC-How-to-load-the-app-manually-
Really helpful app!Thank you!
Hello Wen, Thanks for the review !!
Thanks, Ajilal. Really useful program! I've been using it for a few years now, and absolutely love having this tool to clean up our files. Great work!
Hi Matt, Thanks for the review. Happy to hear that you love the app.
Thanks Ajilal, really useful program. It's part of my standard tools now. Love the interface.
One question - is it possible to set the 'Enable INDEXCTL variable checking' box to be unticked by default? Maybe some lisp I can add to my acaddoc.lsp
Paul, Thanks for the review and happy to hear you love the interface :) Please visit the 'About' tab to set the option for INDEXCTL.
Drawing purge is a great and seamless add-on. It's quick, simple and easy to understand. For the most part it does the job great. However, I am having issues with purging plot styles, configurations, some shape files and standards that aren't going away when I open a batch of files in a Reference Manager. Not sure what the solution or problem is there.. ?
Ahmad, Thanks for the review and happy to hear that the app helped you. Can you please share a sample drawing[ajilalv at gmail dot com] to try ?
dear Ajilal, I am working with AutoCAD LT vers. 2020 on a 2D file in which drawings of machinery/equipments from multiple external suppliers have been inserted.
Once the blocks were removed, the file exploded at 360 Mb and no longer allows me to copy and export objects to another file. The program starts copying the selected object works for many minutes and then stops so I have to force the closure in order to exit. I have seen that Drawing-purge could solve the problem but unfortunately it is not compatible with AutoCAD LT. Is there an analogous LT compatible plug-in package that can solve my problem? Many thanks in advance for your help.
Stefano, Thanks for the review !! If you doubt whether your drawing contains DGN data which causes the increased file size, then try the steps mentioned in the link under this section >>AutoCAD LT and the DGN Hotfix << [shorturl.at/awLR9]. But please note that if the drawing has exploded blocks or xrefs, AutoCAD purge or Drawing Purge plug-in will not able to purge the entities as it is in use with the drawing.
Ajilal, great addin !!!
Amadeu, Thanks for the review !!!
Mine is installed on AutoCAD 2021 but not accessible under Add-ins. However, I can easily use with AutoCAD 2020. Please advise.
imprescindible, gracias
Quico, Thanks for the review !!
Just a note: in the Spanish translation, the XRefs results report translates "not found" by "extraviados", that means "lost", not found; i think i should say "no hallados". Congratulations again, Ajilal, great work
Quico, Thanks for the information, I will update the translation accordingly.
Dear Ajilal, this plugin has been discovered to me by one of my former colleagues and I use this plug-in since 2014. One big thanks to you for taking the effort and time to develop this plug-in. I really appreciate this tool.
Thanks for the Review Dragan! :) Happy to hear that the app helped you!!
Makes my work archive half the size and drawings open faster.. thanks.
Please update for AutoCAD 2020
Thanks for the Review Adham !! :) Version 8.3.0 is updated to support 2020
Such an amazing app! Thanks for it.
Thanks for the Review Henrique !! :)
OKOK
Thanks for the review !!
Helps me run big size autocad drawings and less space consumming.
Thanks for the review !
The tool works really well, I can't recommend it enough! If you have trouble with drawing file sizes, this is the fix. Thanks Ajilal Vijayan!!
Thanks for the review !
Thanks for the review !
Batch purge are very useful to purge multiple drawinngs and at the same time, downgrade the file version.
Thanks for the review !
could you please update this app so it can work on 2020, I really loved it and it works perfectly.
let me know please, if you could email me the updated app
waseemtarik@hotmail.com
regards,
waseem
Thanks for the review. Please use the latest version [8.3.0] which supports 2020
It really works. It makes drawings smaller and can convert a lot of files to older versions at same time.
Thanks for the review.
This is excellent application.
However, I have problem using DWG-PURGE-BATCH command, i.e. dialog box does not show up.
FILEDIA is set to 1.
It stucks on activation and I caanot see dialog box.
Any idea why?
You can bring the plugin window forward by right click and maximize.https://ibb.co/kTem2n Also refer the comment[from Eleonor Antonio] for more information. [https://tinyurl.com/yye6m7kj]
Thanks a lot, Excellent tool. I have been using it for several years now.
Now we use windows 10, and Dwg-Purge stopped working.
Can you help us, thank you in advance.
Thanks for the review. If you are still facing the problem, can you try to load the app manually https://sites.google.com/site/avcadapps/-net/dwg-purge/faq#TOC-How-to-load-the-app-manually-
Отлично чистит файлы, прошедшие "по рукам".
I work as a civi8l designer and I have been using this for years, it is especially useful when receiving cad drawings complete within other software packages. It purges all the unnecessary and useless data.
Thanks for the review
Its helps me to clean my unsnecessary files..thanks to the maker..
Thanks for the review
Very nice tool, have been using for a long time. However I am getting a new error recently in the Status field of the progress window: "Error: INDEXCTL must be Zero". About 20% of my files are skipped due to this error. Any ideas?
This error is due to the restriction in the code to ignore the drawings with INDEXCTL system variable value other than Zero(0). When I was testing the app, I have noticed that if INDEXCTL is not zero, then sometimes the batch process crashed/failed. I have added an option to ignore this error in the new version of the app (version 8.2.0).Please install the latest version and on the 'About' page, there is an option turn off this error checking.
Thank you SO MUCH! I was struggling with the file size increase after I copy pasted from another consultant's file. Autodesk's hotfix solution wasn't working and this worked like a charm. Went from 25 to 1.6MB within minutes. Thanks so much. So glad I found this.
Thanks for the review.
I appriciat the man/organization who created this programme
Thanks for the Review Mann !! :)
This app helps a LOT. Thank you very much!
Thanks for the Review !! :)
Very Useful !!
Thanks for the Review Abdul !! :)
Чистить файл DWG очень эффективно!
Спасибо за обзор! :)
gracias Ajilal , muy buen trabajo =D
Thanks for the Review Jose !! :)
Can you add an option which change xref from "attach" to "overlay"?
Thanks for the review. I will try to add this option in the next version
If its not a lot to ask, an option to reset the xref path type to none, would be very useful. Additionally a more advanced option would be to give new path etc. Thanks in advance.
good work & it's very easy to use and smart app
Thanks Ajin.
I am eagerly awaiting the upgrade to AutoCAD 2019!
Thanks for the review. The new version [8.1.0] which supports 2019 is available now.
simple, fast, very useful
Thanks for the review
Can I change the interface language?
Изменить язык интерфейса можно?
Thanks for the review [спасибо за обзор] Yes, you can change the language. The language can be change from the 'About' tab. see this image [https://bit.ly/2GoSfSn] Да, вы можете изменить язык. Язык может быть изменен на вкладке «О программе».
i used regulary for redusing size
good work Ajilal
Thanks for the review
The app is great and efficient but it doesn't respect settings/preferences. Even when you change the preferences in the xml files, it returns to default settings.
The program with each version is becoming more interesting. I ask the developer not to leave her.
when I use purge batch it hangs up I cant open the purge batch box. in my command show loading mep.purge batch opens to another window, problem is I cannot switch to that window.
Sound exactly like my problem, described below... one year ago... Unfortunately still haven found a solution and the problem continues after uninstall of version 7 and install version 8 of Drawing Purge.
We have one user that is experiencing this too. Thanks @Ilya Bobrov, your suggestion to right-click & Maximize did the trick! Thanks for sharing! :)
This issue seems to be related with Windows 10 Pro x64. Unfortunately I don't have any solution for this issue now. I will try and update here.
Same problem also. You can bring the plugin window forward by right click and maximize. https://ibb.co/kTem2n
Thanks IIya for providing a solution for this issue. Lena/Vassilis/Eleonor, Does this suggestion works for you ?
Many thanks Ilya Bobrov. I just have been informed from Ajilal Vijayan about your solution and I confirm it works. Kind Regards
Press "ALT TAB" and switch to the program (you wont see it) Press "ALT SPACE" (you wont see anything) Press "R" (You wont see anything) Press "ALT SPACE" again, followed by "M" Press the ARROW keys to initiate the movement. Now use your mouse to move the window into place. Works with any window off the AutoCAD screen
Thank you so much! This plugin is superb. My empty template file where I save all my styles had been ballooning over the years to over 5mb. Now it's down to under 2mb and a whole lot of un-purgable layers and junk have disappeared.
Dear Ajin First of all thank you so much for this program we are having serious problems with the dgn linetypes. Our drawings are full with linetypes e.g. XREF_00$0$_19_A_B…_R00$0${ Tapered Dash } we can eliminate them with dxf and audit or using purge in autocad 2015 I was really happy to find batch purge because we are having a couple of hundred of those files which are out of control, so far batch purge is reducing the file size but not eliminating thoese linetypes is there anything we are doing wrong? Would really appreciate some help about that. lg alex
Alex,Thanks for sharing the drawings by email for testing.As I mentioned in the email, the files that you have shared is purging as expected in my system. I am not able to figure out why its not working on your system. I would suggest you to try these files in 2016 or later version.
i was working with one file size of 50MB, which is not having so many objects in it. but whenever I tried to save or copy objects to other drawings, autocad get hangs. it takes lot of time. after I run this "DWG-PURGE", the file size reduced to 2MB now it is not taking time. thank you Ajilal Vijayan
Thanks for the review.
Will the 'Save file as' have version 2013 added in the future as we have 2018 but would like to save down to version 2013. Thanks.
Thanks for the review. saving to 2013 format for AutoCAD 2018 & 2019 is added in version 8.2.0.0.
There is one or two files during batch purging that are corrupted during the process (civil3d 2016). The files are even locked so you can't even delete the file without involving server admin. If this issue is fixed would easily be a 5 star!!
Kent, Thanks for the information provided in your mail.I will try to fix this issue in the next version
Kent, I have added an option to backup the files before purging in the latest version [version 8.0]. As this error is happening randomly I am still looking to resolve this issue.
Thank you....
Siju, thanks for the review.
Chinese characters(mtext) will be scrambled(messy code) after cleaning up（DWG-PURGE-BATCH） documents,why?
Hello, Thanks for the review. The new version [7.1.0.0] will have the option to save the default dwgversion.
Great and useful app! Thanks so much!
It is very very good. Recommend
Eu utilizava a versão 6.3 e o usar o "purge-Batch" funcionava porém não explodia os blocos que estavam em uso no desenho atual, porém com essa nova versão v7.0 o aplicativo explode o bloco em uso. isto não pode acontecer, pois o aplicativo "Drawing Purge" nao pode interferir no desenho atual e também nao pode mudar as características do desenho corrente. por este motivo tive que voltar para a versão 6.3 para continuar usando em perfeitas condições. De qualquer forma, todos os desenvolvedores estão de parabéns. deixo posto meus agradecimentos. Daniel Silva / Brasil / RJ / Duque de Caxias.
Querido Daniel, Eu testei este problema na versão 7 e não aconteceu no meu computador. Além disso, os outros usuários não relataram esse erro ainda. Por favor, verifique isso novamente e, se possível, compartilhe qualquer arquivo de vídeo ou desenho para explicar isso. Obrigado
Prezado Sr. Ajila Vijayan, o que aconteceu é que, ao utilizar o "dwg-purge" ou "dwg-purge-batch" em um determinado desenho, no meu entendimento, estava explodindo o "bloco corrente", porém, o que estava acontecendo e que o bloco em questão não era um bloco, era um desenho agrupado "group", e por padrão o seu programa "Drawing Purge" desfaz todo o conjunto de desenho que esta em "group" e transforma-o em desenho simples. Então, o que eu fiz, entrei nas configurações do seu programa, e desmarquei a opção "Empty Group", com isso consegui aplicar o comando "dwg-purge / dwg-purge-batch" sem afetar o desenho corrente, ou seja, sem afetar a estrutura do desenho que eu estava trabalhando. Muito obrigado pela sua resposta, e dou 5 ESTRELAS para seu programa. Me desculpe pelo embaraço. voltarei para a versão atual. :D
Initial running of Dwg purge batch works perfectly!! but when i close my drawing then re-run again dwg purge Batch i got error (Exception in aecarch.dbx ARX Command) and cannot execute that command. how to fixs this? im using Drawing Purge v 7.0.0.0 on autocad 2013 & 2016 same problem
Had a problem with an export from a Plant3D model. Was able to audit and purge, but wasn't able to save the drawing. This addin worked like a charm auditing, purging and saving the drawing. Saved me a ton of work!
Amazing!!! Thank you!
woow
It work perfectly .Very usable plugin for me.Respect to autor
Hello, I have a warm greeting, I have revoked your application and it works excellent in autocad 2014, but since I can not install 2016 and 2017, maybe I'm doing something wrong, downloading the link and executing it, now I'm doing it right . I asked the application installed in all versions instantly or there to route it to be so I tried to load through customize, and although I load the icons when invoking them does not recognize them ...! That's why I come to you to see that it could be happening in this respect ...? Waiting for your answer Attentively Felix
Hi, Can you try to load the app manually ? This link will help you..https://goo.gl/7JMGLR
Ajilal, great job
It really works in opened drawing. But batch purge, Turning our patient.
Thanks for the review.I hope you are using the latest version (7.0.0.0) of this app.Batch Purge duration depends on the file size . Are you purging large files ? You can also reach me at ajilalv@gmail.com
Parabéns!
reduced file size by 50% on the average
don't know why my workmate using CAD 2012 can use DWG Purge...but mine can't....really want in install it on my CAD...how can i check what happened and fix it?
Hi, Can you try to load the app manually ? This link will help you..https://goo.gl/7JMGLR
Hi Ajital, I installed the last version of your program in AutoCad 2018 but it doesn´t work. Could you tell me if your soft is compatible with Acad 2018? Thanks.
Hi Inodoro Pereyra, I am in the process of updating the app to support 2018. 2018 Support will be available very soon.
Hi, The new version 7.0 is now available to download which is compatible with CAD 2018
Hi Aji, your program is awesome. It works perfect.
Sourabh, Thanks for the review.
These add-ons are a must-have in any users or managers tool bag. Thank you so much for developing these tools years ago, as they have saved myself and teams hours of heartache cleaning up files. Excellent work, keep it up!!
Dennis, Thanks for the review. Glad I could help :)
I want to thank you for your application, it really was very useful and functional, simply THANK YOU!!!!
se borro todas los tipos de lineas y capas que no utilizaba. me funciono perfecto en autocad 2013!!! muchas gracias!!!
Excellent
wanderful software,thank you~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I had already used this application and it worked perfectly, now change of equipment and does not start and it takes to look for the following file, and I can not find it anywhere AVVABatchPurgeSettings.xml I hope someone can help me. Thank you
Hi, Thanks for the review. Please follow the below link to fix this issue. https://goo.gl/ggv2gD
I have used this tool,very useful~ But my new computer can not purged "Complex DGN Data",please help me what can i do? Thanks
I get this error: "err00: The calling thread must be STA, because many UI components require this" On closing the app acad gets a fatall error... ;( Version info: 6.3.0.0 Thnx for fixing this!
Dear Eddy, This error seems to be bound to some machine or AutoCAD version.I am not able to reproduce this issue all the time.But recently I made some improvements and hope this can be fixed in the upcoming version
Dear Eddy, Can you please try with the new version 7.0 to check whether this error still exists ?
I just have tried v6.3.0.0 on ACAD 2017x64 in a project folder of 94 Files. Total folders size has been reducted from 187mb to 76.5mb without any look strange on the drawings on the first impression and with most of the used drawings been purged frequently. Seems promising, so keep up the good work!
Update Fixed: Houston we have a problem. Suddenly on day the DWG-PURGE-BATCH plugin decided to stop showing up it self anymore! I Have uninstalled an re-installed AjilalVijayanDrawingPurge700.msi again -still not working, took the hard decision to reset the AutoCAD 2018 interface -still not working, i m really not shure if Uninstalling AutoCAD will work out. DWG-PURGE command works perfectly as it should but when i type the DWG-PURGE-BACH command it loads it self and displays the taskbar icon next to AutoCAD, but the main window is not visible and the only think i can do its press escape to continue working. Please HELP! - Fixed
Thanks for the review Vassilis.
I tried using batch purge. File size increased from 10 MB to 15 MB instead of decreasing.
Dear Ankit, Can you please share the drawing to [ajilalv@gmail.com] check this issue ?
try to audit your file once after purge your file, type command "audit" to fix the error, then save your file. it might work
At first I was having issues with this when it would hang up on 1 drawing in a group which was really frustrating. We use 2017 ACADE. After trouble shooting with Ajilal Vijayan over a period of time, the newer version works really well and saved me a large amount of time.
When we ran a Batch Purge with this App on a drawing directory in AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD 2016 using the Select Folder option in Drawing Purge version 6.1.0.0 all of our Block Attributes done in Mtext were shifted randomly out of place and our title blocks looked awful. In AutoCAD 2017 it appears the Mtext block attributes stay in place.
Having the same issue in version 8.1.0.0.
Erased some of my files then locks up.Erased some of my files then locks up.Erased some of my files then locks up.
The batch purge will delete your drawings!!! The error I recieve when batch purging: err00: The calling thread must be STA, because many UI components require this I suggest backing up your files first.
Hi Timothy, I am sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you.Can you please try the new version(6.2.0.0) and let me know if the problem still exists.
I don't understand why, but my CAD file is getting bigger after purged with this plugin. Before was 6 MB, and after purging is 9 MB. Please help, what's wrong..
Hi Yulia, I am sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you.Can you please try the new version(6.2.0.0) and let me know if the problem still exists.
I was struggling with those nasty DGN linetypes (16,000+ of them) and this App zapped them all in a matter of seconds!!
Hola, espero que me puedan ayudar, antes ya habia descargado esta gran aplicaciòn en Autocad 2014 y funcionaba muy bien, excelente, pero ahora que tuve que cambiar a Autocad 2016 no se puede ejecutar esta aplicaciòn, no se por que ocurre esto... espero que me puedan ayudar
This is a must-have tool. Has option to batch purge and other options like downgrading file version as well. I'll keep using it everytime. Thank you for this great tool.
Dear all. installed Autocad 2016. All setups automatic migrated from Acad 2012. But now I have a problem with Drawing Purge. After runing the apps required AVVABatchPurgeSettings, xml file location. But this file absend on leptop
Hi, Thanks for the review. Please follow the below link to fix this issue. https://goo.gl/ggv2gD
Add on is very helpful. But quick question, on your previous 2015 add on, it had the flatten command, which was awesome- removed all the bold text and what not while purging the drawing. In this 2017 add on, it doesn't work anymore- any chance it can be added back on for 2017?
Dear kaye, thanks for the review. In the new version I removed 'Empty texts' and 'Zero length geometry' options as these two options sometimes caused the app to fail while purging. If you are mentioning these options, I will try to add it back in the next version.
Thank you!!!! Pretty cool app!
Realy good¡¡¡ Thanks
I just selected folder which had about 350 drawings with varying size the initial size of folder was about 5.69 GB and now its just 5 GB total time required was about 1.5 hours but it really saved my this time as the process was automated, great tool Keep it up, Best wishes for your future projects, Thank you !!
Thank you for share
Thanks
nice tool, im using autocad 2012 version..problem solved thks bro
I have both AutoCAD 2016 and 2017 installed on my computer. This work great for the 2016 version but not 2017. In AutoCAD 2017, both commands are unknown. Is it still not supporting AutoCAD 2017?
very helpful
Just the App that I was looking for! It saves a lot of production time. Thanks!
So far i was using the great app on AutoCAD 2013, but now our company has updated to AutoCAD 2016 LT. Will this work on LT 2016 ?
Thanks for the review Jignesh, Unfortunately this app will not work with AutoCAD LT versions, because LT does not support NETLOAD command.
Product worked great! 10 MB file saved down to 433 kb. Nice app!
1.I would be grateful for the addition of this option http://www.maestrogroup.com.ua/support/ExplodeProxy.zip 2. Version don't save. I am changing version to 2010 but current versions returned. 3. Applying option don't "Change the File Modified Date after Purging" result to infinite demand "reload modify Xrefs"
Thanks for the review Slava. 1)This app currently supporting Civil3D,Electrical and so other vertical products, so at this stage adding a proxy remove/explode option is not a good choice for all users . 2 & 3)I was not able to reproduce this issue, can you share any drawing to test this please ?
While I love the program and what it is capable of, there are still serious bugs and stability issues that need to be worked out that prevent me from adopting it to use full time: 1) Sometimes DWG-PURGE-BATCH will hang on a single file (stuck at Saving...) indefinitely. When attempting to restart the purge, the file originally being saved with be corrupted with a 0kb dummy file that would be marked Read Only. This is extremely dangerous - it seems to happen to random files, including original client CAD drawings that are sensitive and cannot be replaced. Drawing Purge does not create a failsafe or temporary backup in the event of a failed purge, and it is a pretty big oversight. I would not use a program that has a chance to corrupt the original drawings without warning. 2) I have gotten "err00: The calling thread must be STA, because many UI components require this." error multiple times. It seems to be a .NET framework problem, and this error also leads to file corruption similar to 1). 3) When closing AutoCAD after using Drawing Purge, a "FATAL ERROR: Unhandled Access Violation Reading 0x0037 Exception at e9c24084h" occurs after every time of using Drawing Purge.
I have face the same problem when I have tried a DWG-PURGE-BATCH
has this been resolved? I have the same problem.
I am having the same problem too using: dwg-purge-batch. any update on this issue?
Hi, I am sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you.Can you please try the new version(6.2.0.0) and let me know if the problem still exists.
it is very helpfull
Thank you so much its very useful and saves a great time
i have used the updated version ... but i still have the problem in cad 2017 it doesn't work .. so i can't shift to 2017 bcz of this .. it's written .. DGNPURGE is an unknown command in 2017 i don't know why ... hope you would help me with fixing it .. Thank you very much for your valuable reply related to this ... expect i can use this application ASEP Ajilal Vijayan .. after i tried Dwg-Purge and Dwg-Purge-Batch it started working .. in 2016 i didnt' have to type commands like that .. if i just type dwgpurge .. the command was working .. anyway thank you so much for your help ..
Hi Krishnan, You have mentioned that 'DGNPURGE is an unknown command in 2017'. Please note that the two commands that are available with this app is Dwg-Purge and Dwg-Purge-Batch. Can you please try to run any of these commands ? Please let me know if the problem still exists.
Great App. Thanks AV
This is Amazing!
Very helpful.good jop think you.
Hello Ajilal, As an Application Specialist for Ideate, Inc., an Autodesk Value Added Reseller, I'm constantly advising our tech support customers to keep their drawings 'clean' by running what I call drawing housekeeping commands; RECOVER, AUDIT, -PU. Your app will be a great help to firms that have problems with propagating Orphaned Data. With your permission, I'd like to reference your App in our blog.
Hello Daniel,Thanks for the review.You are welcome to reference this app in your blog.
Very helpful, Thank you so much.
I love it. Thanks ad!
Thanks for the review Thanh Thien.
Ajilal Vijayan, thank you for your app! It is AutoCAD 2017 published. Will you adapted your app for it? And there is one problem with those who have disabled the AutoCAD Infocenter: it is forced to on by your application (to display messages about the availability of purges)
Oleg, Thanks for the review.I will update the app to support 2017.To display the messages for the DGN data availability , you can select Command line or AutoCAD status bar.Please check the Drawing Purge options in Bacth Purge command window.
adipoli..
Thanks for the review David.[Nandi]
Sangat bermanfaat mas aji... thanks Bang Aji
Sama-sama mas [My friend [Gong] from Indonesia helped me to write this reply]
Outstanding applications. Good job Sir, thank you infinite. Kindly permit sharing on my blog.
Hi,Thanks for the review.If you like to share this app information on your blog please go ahead, but please don't share the installation file.
Good work. Thanks!
Thanks for the review Chengbo.
This app has saved me a load of frustration. My Company use Acad14 save in Acad13 (and below) format, have Acad15 (but cant use it because of our clients) so I have to use it in MEP where it works well. It is worth mentioning that a normal Purge after using DGN Purge will clear the errant linetypes. Saves massive amounts of File Space. I just wish I could stop others in my company from being lazy and copying previous drawings as templates.
Thanks for the review Ian. Glad this helped you.
Works perfectly!
It works great..... Saving lot of time ... Thank You Very Much...
I cant install in my office PC, Any possible I can install without admin rights ?
Hello Sir , my question is : if i use this file with any drawing , won't it break my work ? i mean it just reduces the file size or it may delete some work and lines i need ? please explain to me as I'm a beginner not a pro :)
Hi, I would like to suggest you to try this app on some test drawings and check whether the app has deleted any things which you required. You can enable/disable what items you need to purge in the Options tab of Batch command.
Hi Does C3d 2016 needs this app? Or it's the same as the purge nested objects? C3d 2016 it is slow and keeps stalling. Thsnks
Hi Celia, From 2015 Version, standard AutoCAD Purge command has the ability to purge DGN data.So to purge the DGN data, you don't need this app. But the Batch purge command will be helpful if you have multiple files to clean.
Please, whos can Help me.? Thank you.
Hi Elio, The app should work with MEP. Can you please try to load the app manually ? This link will help you https://goo.gl/7JMGLR
It is really fantastic work. it is saved my time... thank you Ajilal Vijayan Regards, Karthick
Thanks for the review Karthick. Glad to hear that it helped you
Dear Ajilal, I am using Autocad 2016 Student Version, but the app seems not to be working properly with the "items you cannot purge". Previous version cleaned perfectly, but now, blocks remain. I paste and udpate one block, but the block remains as it was in the drawing, not with the new one.
Dear Santiago, Thanks for the review.Can you please share a sample drawing to describe this issue. email: ajilalv@gmail.com
Dear Santiago, Thanks for sending the sample drawing and thanks for the detailed explanation. I understand this issue and I will try to fix this in the next version. It seems that once you delete the nested block, the app needs to run 2-3 times to erase all the unused blocks. I will add a loop in the next version to fix this. Thanks for pointing this out.
Dear Santiago,Please try with the latest version [6.0].Now I have added a loop in the purge program to fix this issue.
Hi Ajilal, This is being very useful. But this wont work in 2016 AutoCAD?
Hi Ansal, Thanks for the review.The app should work with 2016 (not LT). If the commands are showing as unknown command, may be the plug-in is failed to load automatically. Can you please try the steps in the below link to load the app manually ? https://goo.gl/7JMGLR
Dear Ajilal Vijayan Thanks for application but it doesn't work.I m using Autocad 2014(not LT), I configure with dwg purge batch.I selected all items to purge but file size is not decreased.
Hi Sinan, Thanks for the review.If the file size is not changed, may be there is nothing to purge in that drawing.Can you run the native AutoCAD purge command and see if there anything to purge ? Also if possible please send a sample drawing to ajilalv@gmail.com .
really good.. thank you ajilal..
Finally my drawings are clean!! YAY!!!!!
You are GOD!
Thankyou very much ,,worked like butter..
Its very helpful.Our dsgn tem itself is happy.Thanku dear
Exactly what I needed. Spent a couple hours trying to delete/purge unwanted linetypes. I then found this and my issue was resolved in 2 minutes flat. Thanks!
Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the review.
Congrats,..your tool is just amazing. Nicely done, and easy to use.
Thanks Andrea for the review and glad to hear that you like the app. Cheers
Thank you for the nice application. And I need more functionality. The Batch processing has options which items to purge, but the DWG-PURGE command doesn't ask any question, doesn't have any options and purges everything. But I strongly need to keep my layers created manually, I don't want to re-create them again. This requirement can relate to other elements, that should not be purged. Could you please add options to the command? Or create another command DWG-PURGE-OPT.
Hi Evgeny, Thanks for the review.The options(which items needs to purge) you set in Batch purge applies to both Purge and Batch purge commands. In other words Dwg-Purge will only purge the items that you have selected in the Batch processing options.So at this stage, you have to untick the layer or other items that you don't want to purge and then run Dwg-Purge command.In the next version I will try to add the options in Dwg-Purge also. Thanks for your suggestion.
Hi Evgeny,Now with the latest version [Version 6.0] you will have individual settings for Dwg-Purge and Batch Purge.
Hi Ajilal, Great! Thank you!
I used the batch purge to try and recover corrupted .dwg files, they can not be opened and the recover command does not work on them either. Since the files can not be opened I wanted to try this app to purge the files without opening them. But after clicking the Purge button, the batch purge window shows a BadDwgHeader in the Status column and nothing else happens. Any idea what this means and how to correct the problem with the drawing files?
Hi Mark, Thanks for the review.When you click the Batch Purge button, the program basically opens the drawing in the background without loading to the drawing window.So I have to check how this method can be used to open the corrupted drawing.If possible I will try to fix this in the next version.
I downloaded your software to deal with our DGN issues. We are using AutoCAD Architecture 2012, is this software compatible with this version? I installed the x-purge software, I got the installed successfully pop-up, opened Autocad, tried using the commands dwg-purge or dwg-purge-batch, and it states Unknown command "DWG-PURGE". What am I doing wrong?
Hi Victor, Thanks for trying Drawing Purge and thanks for the review. Yes, Drawing Purge should work with AutoCAD 2012 series. If the commands are showing as unknown command, may be the plug-in is failed to load automatically. Can you please try the steps in the below link to load the app manually ? https://goo.gl/7JMGLR
Please kindly purge the drawing via below link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/dryps2lxjvuj6po/can%27t%20do%20file%20small%20size--useless%20Dgnpurge%20and%20dxfout-in.dwg?dl=0 I had been tested ready so many ways. But can't reduce the file size.Please advise. Thanks!
Hi Jackson, Thanks for the review. Please find the purged file at this link [ http://bit.ly/1XLt2RT ]. File size reduced to 84.5 kb. Can you please tell me what error or problem are you facing which is not allowing you to run the Drawing Purge app ?
Very very very good
Can you sometime soon recompile for ACAD 2019 please, this is too good not to have available.
Thank you.
Hi Deane, Thanks for the review. Yes I will add linetypes and mlinestyles purge in the next version.
Hi Deane,Purging Linetypes & Mlinestyles are added into the new version [Version 6.0]
I am getting an error message "eNullObjectid" It prompts me to wait but nothing happens.
Hello Isabella, Thanks for the review. This error may happens due to the internal error in the drawing database. Can you try to follow the steps in the below link to solve this issue ? https://sites.google.com/site/avcadapps/-net/dwg-purge/faq#TOC-eNullObjectId-error
Thank you for your reply, Sorry I had try it step by step, but I still get "eNullObjectid" :( (But the file did smaller, thank you so much)
Hi, it works! Thank you for your reply!
You're welcome. Glad I could help.
estaba trabajando con un archivo que tenia muchos tipos de lineas y no podia eliminarlas, gracias a esta aplicacion lo pude hacer. GRACIAS
Solucionó todos nuestros problemas con los archivos DWG que empezaban a ponerse pesados e inmanejables. Gracias por todo. It solved all our problems with DWG files that were beginning to get heavy and unwieldy. Thanks for all.
wow!
Congratulations , it's a great plugin. I use very Souvant . If you have the motivation , you can add two things that can be useful. - Right-click the name of the file to Display the explorer in the correct folder - A Means of exporting the table in CSV form BRAVO
Hi Goel, Thanks for the review. I will try to add the option to open the explorer by clicking the file name. The second option, do you want to export the Purge results to CSV ? That also seems to be possible, I will try to do that also.
Yes. the idea is a CSV export of the result. Thank you in advance and congratulations for your responsiveness
Yes. the idea is a CSV export of the result. Thank you in advance and congratulations for your responsiveness
Hi Goel, The latest version of this app is now available. Your two suggestions are now added to the this version (5.0). Instead of right click on the name to open the explorer, you can double click on the file name to open the explorer and CSV export option is in the right click menu.
Thanks. You have 6 stars :-)
I am getting an error message "eCannotBeErasedByCaller" It prompts me to wait but nothing happens.
Hi Francis, Thanks for the review. Is that error happens to all the drawings or any particular one ? If this happens to any particular file,is it possible to share the drawing with me ? My email is ajilalv@gmail.com
Hi Ajilal, thank you for your reply. This happens to some drawings only. Overall its a great utility. Lifesaving. We have spent lot of time on Autodesk's "dgnpurge" utility. You deserve a big credit. I will send you the drawing.
Is there any way you can add an option to retain the initial file date? If possible this plugin would be perfect. Thank you very much for addressing the date issue, this plugin is extremely useful and indeed perfect for our firm.
Hi Jason, Thanks for the review. This option is possible and I will add this in the next version.
Hi Jason, The latest version of this app (5.0) is now available and your suggestion to retain the modified date is added to this version, this option you can find in the 'Options' tab of the app.
Thanks you for creating this.. Much appriciated
Very useful and easy to use.. But can't support acad2007~acad2011
I used to use this when I had the full version of AutoCAD and it was great! Now my office uses LT. Any chance the program will be updated to run on LT anytime soon?
Hi Kevin, Thanks for the review. Unfortunately LT does not support NETLOAD command, so this app will not work with LT. If you are using AutoCAD LT 2015 or later version there should be an enhanced version of purge command, please try that.
The file is not the 4.0.0 version. Please update. This app is just great!
Hi Roberto, Thanks for the review. The app is updated now.
This Add In is one of THE life savers. Specially if you have all DWG in a project contaminated with weed line styles from microstation. Just a question. Would it be easy to add the option to Copy/Paste the folder path rather than navigating through all network to select it? Many thanks.
Hi Joaquim, Thanks for the review. Yes, this option is possible and I will add in the next version.
Hi Joaquim, The latest version of this app (5.0) is now available and your suggestion to copy/paste the folder path is added to this version.
perfect! Many thanks for adding the feature. it makes things much easier when selecting a folder. regards,
Great job brother. makes our works easier..
Excellent program! Thank you for updating it for Autocad 2016 so quickly!
It´s a 'must' in my Autocad, thanks for the great job.
Thank you Aji
Thank you so much for this...really....its very helpful.
from 40mb to 1.5mb in 2mins!! cant beat that, thanks!
The only thing that helped! Thank you a lot!
I used this app to purge DGN lnetypes. It works perfectly.
Thanks Ajilal Vijayan...its a great help for people working with Huge file size especially in coordination Drawings.
VERY impressed. I use Civil 3D, and it seemed that no matter how well we managed the data of our projects, or how small the file, the drawings would be slow to open, edit, regen, plot, save, etc. Once I started using this app - even if there were no DGN elements present - it sped up my drawings and increased the data processing exponentially!
Hi Murray Clack, Thanks for this review. And also thanks for the review in AUGI Newsletter, June. I am glad to hear that you liked this app and helped you. There is a new version(5.0) will be released soon(currently reviewed by Autodesk) with some additional features.
I tested it for one drawing and it was perfect .... from 15MB to 800KB .after that the DWG is much easier to open and edit . thank you very much
Thanks. Excellent.
Super useful, super easy. thanks for this!
Very useful and easy to use...!!! Instead of directly purging, Should you have a dialogue box for purge, same as default cad, could be wonderful.
Thanks for the review Jignesh. In case you did not noticed, there is a dialogue box, where you can select/unselect what should purge in both DWG-PURGE and DWG-PURGE-BATCH command. After entering DWG-PURGE-BATCH command click on 'Items to purge' and select/unselect the items to purge.
After a Day and a half of writing an Application to Purge DGN Entities from multiple drawings I have found this Application ... GREAT Application. My Thanks to the developer.
really awesome command. save lots of space & keep the drawings very light weight.
This app was very helpful ! Thank You very much. From 26mb size file to only 10mb...
Congratulations for new excellent release
Gostaria de saber quando disponibilizará a versão compatível com AutoCAD 2015, necessito muito desta ferramenta. Abraço!
oi, Obrigado pela avaliação. Suporte para 2015 está sob revisão pela Autodesk. Estará disponível em breve. [Hi, Thanks for the review. Support for 2015 is under review by Autodesk. Will be available soon.]
Thank you very much for this app!
Ajilal, This app has helped me in so many situations. It purges what I want it to purge in such a simple manner. I understand that purging DGN (orphaned) data is built in to 2015, but the combination of items purged would still be helpful if this app was made to work with 2015. Thank you for putting this app together and sharing it with everyone. By the amount of high ratings from other users and their responses it is evident that it would be popular for future releases. Thanks ~Greg
Greg, Thanks for the review. Glad to hear that its helped you. The new version is in progress with new features and support for 2015. Will be released as soon as possible.
This app helped us so much! Thank you!
为什么我安装成功了，但是运行DWG-purge这个命令的时候，CAD显示无此命令？help me？
I had several files we received from a consultant that were loaded with linetypes that could not be purged by AutoCAD. I installed this plug in and it reduced 19MB files to less than 1MB! Awesome! thanks so much.
Maybe its save life of my wife...She had 3 months similar problems and today finally tell and ask help...
It helps a lot, and it reduces big files and it can also purge multiple task. Many Thanks
This will clean up DGN bloat.
I had a dwg from an architect that had 1128 lintypes, with nothing in model space and it was still 6mb...... Thank you DWG-PURGE!
This app worked GREAT! thanks for your help.
Simple, fast, effective. Thank You!!
This fixed a problem that was really bothering me. The DGN Hotfix for AutoCAD 2012 pointed out that I had all these unreferenced linetypes, but it wouldn't delete them. This did. :)
All the 4MB file sizes are mow just 100-200 KB. Kalakitinga..
Dear Ajilal, Really great command continue develop something like this, Thanks
Thanks Ajilal, a must have for batch processing.
Grandiosa ayuda que ahorra tiempo para depurar archivos pesados provenientes de Civil 3D. Muchas gracias.
Thanks a lot...
Purged linetypes that I couldn't get rid of.
Muy bueno!! sencillo y rápido
Clean, simple, and very effective at clearing out a bunch of extra junk the standard purge won't grab. We had hundreds of linetypes that we couldn't clean but this app got em all first pass! Definitely worth downloading!
Thanks
NIce command..Usefull for all.Any updates availble for CAD 2015.I think this command not working in CAD 2015
Very quick without having to select what to purge.
Can reduce the abnomal CAD file size. Thank you.
purged not everything in the drwaing. There were stil some blocks present which i removed with the standard purge
Yes, the program will only remove the link with the objects. Once the link/association is removed, that objects will be available for standard Autocad purge. So you need to enter standard purge at the end of this routine to remove the referenced blocks.
Hi, Now with the latest version, you do not need to run the standard purge after this commad. As the latest version will purge the blocks and other unused styles.
官網提供的方式太麻煩！ 現在可以使用這個快速完成，還可以幫忙轉檔案格式，這真是太棒了～
Excellent tool, thank you very much for publishing this for everybody.
Thank You, You are Welcome.
This tool very helpful to me, specially dwg-purge-batch, hope if you share others too, there must be big thanks to the author
Thanks Umair !
bid help to clean up dwgs thanks
Thanks for the review.
Great lisp, decreased the size of drawings when others could not.
Thanks for your feedback.
it is a helpful nice
Thanks Ajin.
can you please explain, is it possible to purge dxf files also or it can only purge dwg files.
Does just what it says. Purges bloated drawings of annoying DGN linetypes and Reg Apps. Great additional Batch Processor too.