# clearSoftPatches method

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This API is reliable and breaking changes are unlikely.

backendApi.clearSoftPatches()

Clears all soft patches that has previously been applied for this object using the applyPatches method.

## Version history

Version history

| Version state | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Introduced | 1.0 |

## Parameters

None

## Returns

A promise of a Qlik associative engine reply.

Tip noteFor more information regarding a promise, see [The Promise API](https://code.angularjs.org/1.5.8/docs/api/ng/service/$q#the-promise-api).

## Example

```
this.backendApi.clearSoftPatches();
```

## Learn more

* [applyPatches method](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/sense-developer/November2025/Subsystems/APIs/Content/Sense_ClientAPIs/BackendAPI/applypatches-method.htm)