How to Delete Cloud in AutoCAD?

Understanding Revision Clouds in AutoCAD

Revision clouds are essential for marking changes or areas of interest in technical drawings within AutoCAD. They are primarily constructed as open or closed polylines composed of arcs and help to visually communicate adjustments made to a design. Knowing how to manipulate revision clouds effectively is crucial for accurate documentation and project management.

How to Create a Revision Cloud in AutoCAD

1. Navigate to the Home tab located in the toolbar.
2. Click on the Draw panel, then select the Revision Cloud drop-down menu.
3. In the drawing area, right-click to access options and choose "Object."
4. Highlight a closed shape like a circle, ellipse, polyline, or spline that you wish to convert into a revision cloud.
5. After selecting the shape, press Enter to retain the current arc direction.
6. Complete the process by pressing Enter once more.

Steps to Delete a Revision Cloud in AutoCAD

1. Select the Revision Cloud: Click on the revision cloud you want to remove. Ensure it is highlighted, indicating it is selected.
2. Access the Modify Panel: Once the cloud is selected, go to the Home tab on the toolbar.
3. Choose the Delete Option: Click on the Modify panel which appears on the Home tab. You may also right-click to access a context menu, where you can select the "Delete" option.
4. Confirm Deletion: After clicking delete, you may need to confirm your action, depending on your settings.

Editing a Revision Cloud

To make adjustments to an existing revision cloud, follow these instructions:

1. Select the revision cloud you wish to edit.
2. Go to the Home tab and select the Draw panel followed by the Revision Cloud drop-down menu.
3. Right-click in the drawing area, and choose "Arc length" to define the size of the arcs that compose the cloud.
4. Specify a new minimum and maximum arc length to suit your requirements.
5. Press Enter to apply the changes or Esc to cancel the command.

Undo Changes to a Revision Cloud

If you mistakenly alter a revision cloud and wish to revert your changes:

1. Select the Object option from the command line.
2. Click on the geometry that you want to convert to a revision cloud.
3. To adjust the arc direction, follow the command line instructions. Respond with "Yes" if you wish to reverse orientations; otherwise, press Enter to accept the default.

Clearing AutoCAD’s History

To manage recent files and clear history in AutoCAD:

1. Type “OPTIONS” into the command line and press Enter.
2. Navigate to the Open and Save tab in the Options dialog box.
3. Set the values for “File Open > Number of recently-used files” and “Application Menu > Number of recently-used files” to zero (0).
4. Click Apply or OK to confirm and implement these settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I modify the appearance of a revision cloud after it has been created?
   Yes, you can adjust parameters such as arc length and cloud shape by selecting the revision cloud and modifying its properties through the Draw panel.

2. What should I do if I accidentally delete a revision cloud?
   If you delete a revision cloud mistakenly, you can use the Undo command by pressing Ctrl + Z or typing “UNDO” in the command line to restore it.

3. How do I change the arc length of a revision cloud before creating it?
   Before drawing a revision cloud, access the Draw panel, and select Arc Length from the options. Specify your desired minimum and maximum arc lengths before finalizing the cloud.