The OVERKILL command in AutoCAD is used to clean up and optimize drawings by removing redundant or duplicate geometry. This command can delete overlapping lines, arcs, and polylines, as well as combine partially overlapping or coincident segments. OVERKILL is essential for improving drawing performance, reducing file size, and maintaining cleaner and more manageable designs.
Key Features of the OVERKILL Command:
- Removes Duplicate Entities: Identifies and deletes duplicate or overlapping objects, which can clutter the drawing and cause issues with plotting or calculations.
- Combines Collinear Segments: Merges multiple line or polyline segments that are on the same path into a single segment.
- Customizable Settings: Allows you to specify which types of geometry to check, set tolerances for overlap, and choose whether to ignore certain properties, like layer or color, during the cleanup.