Delete objects by name, pattern matching, regex, etc

 From:  fcwilt
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Hi,

Is there any way to delete objects by matching part of a name?

I'm working with a step file that seems to have included every nut, bolt and washer - hundreds of them.

I'm try to clean out unneeded things like to the par down the size of the file and make it easier to work with.

Thanks.

Frederick