Refactoring - Safe Delete

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This topic explains how to use the "Safe delete" operation.

To safely delete an element:

1. In the Code Editor or the Modeling's Diagram View or Model View select the element to be deleted.
2. On the main menu, choose Refactor > Safe Delete.

   Tip: Alternatively, right-click on the element and choose Refactor > Safe Delete on the element's context menu.

3. In the Safe Delete dialog box that reports the element to delete and any usages of that element:
   • If no usages are found, press Delete.
   • If usages are found, click View usages. The Refactorings pane opens allowing you to review the refactoring before committing it. Click the Apply Refactoring button to delete the element.

See Also

• Refactoring Overview
• Safe Delete dialog box

• Using RAD Studio