Permanently delete Point Cloud Data from Sketch Up model

SketchUp
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Hi,
I was using a point cloud to model a building in SketchUp, which I have now finished.
I removed the PointCloud using the red X as it suggested, but even after purging the model the file size is much bigger than it should be.
I have just taken my model in to layout and I can see the point cloud again.
Is there a way to permanently remove it from this file?

Thanks,
Emily

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Hi,

You can “delete the link” to the point cloud project in the Point Cloud Manager and then save your skp.

JH

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Hi,

That’s what I did but for some reason it’s hanging around hidden.
Is there any other way to do this?

Thanks,
Emily

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Note that the red cross unloads the extension and the point cloud from the SketchUp memory, not from the file. To remove the point cloud from the skp you have to use the unlink button in the point cloud manager.

You can also type:
Sketchup.active_model.set_attribute('PCP', 'RWP', '')
in the SketchUp ruby console and save your skp. It should disconnect the point cloud as well.

Hope this helps.

JH

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The ruby console code worked! Thanks so much.