Scale List Cleanup - A free utility for AutoCAD 2008 and 2009

A few days ago (2008-04-24), Shaan Hurley announced the availability of a free! utility for AutoCAD 2008 & 2009 (including DWG TrueView 2008 & 2009) - Scale List Cleanup:

Scale List Cleanup Utility for AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD 2009

The below comes from the CleanupScales.html file, available via Shann’s post (along with the actual Scale List Cleanup utility installation files - 32bit.exe & 64bit.exe).

Description of Problem:

• When a file contains excess scales, performance may be negatively affected. Eventually, the file may become unusable. To use the file, some scales must be removed. This utility repairs affected files by removing excess scales.
• NOTE: Nested external references (xrefs) may produce excess scales. To correct this problem, install AutoCAD 2008 Service Pack 1 or corresponding service packs for AutoCAD-based products. The Scale List Cleanup Utility repairs files affected before the necessary service pack was installed.

Source: Scale List Cleanup Utility for AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD 2009