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To Delete a Feature while Retaining the Embedded Datums
1. In the Model Tree or the graphics window, select the feature or its embedded datums, and right-click and choose Delete, or click Model > Delete.
The selected feature and the embedded datums that are its sub-nodes are highlighted.
The Delete confirmation dialog box opens prompting you to select the advanced options that are available when you click Options.
The Keep embedded datum features check box is selected by default.
2. Click OK on the Delete confirmation dialog box. The main feature is deleted while its embedded datums are retained and displayed as nodes in the Model Tree.
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If you clear the Keep embedded datum features check box and click OK, the main feature and its embedded datum features are deleted.
If you click Options, the Children Handling dialog box opens. You can edit the references of the child sub-nodes before deleting the main feature. You can also similarly suppress features with embedded datums using the Children Handling dialog box.