How to Delete a Path in AutoCAD

To delete a specific type of path in AutoCAD, namely a Project Files Search Path, you need to access the program's Options dialog box and modify the search path settings.

The straightforward way to remove a Project Files Search Path is through the Options menu.

Deleting a Project Files Search Path

AutoCAD uses Project Files Search Paths to locate drawings and other related files associated with a specific project. If a project is finished or a path is no longer valid, you may want to remove it from the list.

Here are the steps based on the provided reference:

In the Options dialog box, Files tab, double-click Project Files Search Path. This action expands the list of currently configured project paths. Select a project name, click Remove.

Let's break down the process for clarity:

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Access Options: Type OPTIONS in the AutoCAD command line and press Enter, or go to the Application Menu (the big 'A' in the top-left) and select Options. This opens the Options dialog box.
2. Navigate to Files Tab: In the Options dialog box, click on the Files tab. This tab manages all the file locations and search paths that AutoCAD uses.
3. Locate Project Files Search Path: Within the Files tab, you will see a tree-like structure. Find and double-click on Project Files Search Path to expand its list of entries.
4. Select the Path to Delete: Click on the specific project name or path entry that you wish to remove from the list.
5. Click Remove: With the desired path selected, click the Remove button located on the right side of the dialog box.
6. Apply and Close: Click Apply to save the change, and then OK to close the Options dialog box.

Important Considerations:

• Removing a Project Files Search Path does not delete any actual files or folders on your computer. It only removes the link that AutoCAD uses to search in that specific location for files related to that project.
• Ensure you select the correct project path before clicking Remove.

Visualizing the Process

While a direct table of steps might be redundant given the simplicity, we can structure the interaction within the dialog:

Dialog/Tab	Section	Action	Detail
Options (Dialog)	Files (Tab)	Expand	Double-click "Project Files Search Path"
Files (Tab)	Project Files Search Path	Select	Click the specific path name
Files (Tab)	Right-side buttons	Click	Press the "Remove" button
Options (Dialog)	Bottom buttons	Apply and Close	Click "Apply", then "OK"

This process specifically addresses the deletion of a Project Files Search Path within AutoCAD's configuration, as referenced. Other types of paths (like support file search paths, printer paths, etc.) are managed similarly within the Files tab but under different headings.