Delete all parameters

[Anonymous]

I did read all solutions, but none have worked for me. I am trying to take old assemblies and create clean, understandable Parameters. I need to delete all related parameters. I have created what our company calls Design board (a Part with all parameters related to Assembly) plus there are parameters in the parts. How do I delete all. Delete Folder is not working.

[blair]

Unless someone has written some iLogic or API code, this needs to be done on a part by part process. Open the part, then open the Parameters box and select the "Delete unused Parameters".

[Anonymous]

Maybe I'm missing the point but why delete everything?

You can rename and edit each parameter (system or user generated) that's already there to what you need.

Or are the parameters created not ideal for updates, etc?

I'd hope you can just modify what you have to what you want.

[Anonymous]

Ok, let me explain what I'm trying to do and maybe you can give me a better way to accomplish it.

I have Parameters that have been modified by others by increments. I have a part called design board that has parameters that are linked to other parts and also other part have there own and additional parameters. I am the person they have chosen to clean up these type of assemblies. When I started, I wish all the parameters were in one place, also I would like to create the list option to limit the choices. Since we have set up some of our standards for these units. I did not understand the terminology of the parameters. So, being my first time setting up parameters, I thought if I did as the company does, Using a part called Design Board and put ALL parameters and set up the list. I would have one  place to make most of changes. Does that make sense?

[Anonymous]

All are being used at this time but, want to link to my new parameters.

[mcgyvr]

To delete most if not all model parameters in an assembly expand the relationships folder, select all constraints/relationships and right click and select delete..

Is that what you are asking about?

That is going to require you rebuild the entire assembly over again basically..

edit.. you just posted more info as I was responding..

Nevermind.. 

[Anonymous]

Hi McGyver, been a while you have always been helpful have been on here for few years. 

I'm thinking that Angry Elf may have my answer didn't think about just renaming and re-linking. Was hoping to start clean....

[Anonymous]

Starting clean might actually be less of a headache.

Now that I see what you are looking to do, you can still rename as I mentioned, but you'll need to keep a list of what was and what is. Something of a cross-reference. This way, after you've changed a parameter, if that is linked in another file, you can look at that cross-reference and see what the new name is and thus making it easier to re-link it in the other file, etc.

I wasn't aware you were talking about numerous files being linked to one another in the parameters aspect.

At some point you'll probably have to decide what is the fastest/best way to approach the task in front of you.

I know there have been many times in my career where it would have been faster just starting from scratch rather than spending the time to figure out how someone else did things.

Sounds to me like you have your work cut out for you.