Delete Object Structure

Explanation

This activity is used to delete all design objects in either the functional structure, locational structure or both, of a parent design object. This option enables the quick removal of a whole structure of design objects as long as they are not registered as equipment objects. Deleting a structure results in a deleted parent, children and all their relations.

Prerequisites

A functional or locational structure for the object should exist.

System Effects

The objects and their relations in a deleted structure will be removed.

Window

Design Object
Design Objects
Linear Design Objects

Related Window Descriptions

Design Object
Design Objects
Linear Design Objects
Delete Object Structure

Procedure

1. Open the Design Object window or locate the design object in the Business Object Explorer if you want to delete the structure for one object. Open the Design Objects or Linear Design Objects windows if you want to delete the structure for many objects.
2. Search for the required design object. Select the design object.
3. Right-click and click Delete Object Structure. The Delete Object Structure dialog box opens.
4. Select either Delete Functional Structure, Delete Locational Structure, or both, depending on the type of object structure required to be deleted.
5. Select the Refresh Client check box, to refresh the window from which the status change is being performed so that the change will be visible immediately after the operation is complete.
6. Click OK.