> # Purging Down Elements

> The Fabric pane allows you to refresh the map at any time by clicking the Refresh Map icon. The Refresh Map icon redraws the map but does not purge elements that are down. To purge down elements you can:

> - Choose Server > Purge Down Elements. This purges all down elements in the fabric.
> - Right-click the Fabric pane and choose Purge Down Elements.
> - Right-click a down element and choose Purge. This action purges only this element from the fabric.

> Note If you select an element that is not down and purge it, that element will reappear on the next fabric discovery cycle.

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