Understanding Selection Issues in Revit
Revit users often encounter situations where they cannot select walls, which can be frustrating and impede workflow. This guide provides a detailed examination of common issues and solutions regarding wall selection within Revit.
Steps to Select a Wall in Revit
Initial Cursor Placement: Move your cursor near the wall you wish to select. A simple click should allow you to highlight the wall.
Utilizing the Tab Key: If the wall you clicked isn’t selected, press the Tab key. This will cycle through adjacent elements, allowing you to highlight the closest wall or boundary.
- Selecting Multiple Walls: To select a series of connected walls, continue pressing Tab until all desired elements are highlighted. Once highlighted, click to complete your selection.
Identifying Why Walls Might Not Be Selectable
Walls may appear to be unselectable due to various settings in the Revit environment. The following factors could be contributing to this issue:
View Phases: Ensure that the view phase settings allow for wall visibility. Walls may be greyed out if they are part of a different phase.
Graphic Overrides: Investigate the graphic settings in your view. If walls are overridden to be invisible or greyed out due to a graphic override, they will not be selectable.
- Underlays: If your walls are not correctly set up as underlays in your view, that could prevent selection.
Steps for Selecting Floor Elements When Walls Are Inaccessible
Plan View Selection: Open the plan view where the floor is located.
Utilize Crossing Windows: Instead of clicking, drag a selection window from right to left to encompass the area of the floor elements. This method increases the likelihood of selecting the floor.
- Filter Selection: After selecting, access the filter selection icon, typically represented by a funnel icon. Deselect all other categories, leaving only "Floors" checked. Click OK to finalize the selection.
Checking Visibility Settings in Revit
Visibility settings play a crucial role in the selection of elements within Revit. Follow these steps to modify visibility settings:
Access the Graphics Menu: Navigate to the View tab, then to the Graphics panel. You can open the Visibility/Graphics dialog by pressing “VV” or “VG” on your keyboard.
Review and Adjust Filters: Within the Visibility/Graphics dialog, check the Filters tab. Here, you can add filters or adjust existing ones affecting wall visibility.
- Override Settings: If necessary, right-click on the wall in question and choose “Override Graphics in View.” Modify the settings to ensure the wall is visible and selectable.
Creating a New Plan View to Assist in Selection
If selection issues persist, creating a new plan view may help:
Start a New View: Click on the View tab, then access the Create panel. Select the Plan Views dropdown and choose Floor Plan.
Configure the New View: Within the New Plan dialog, select a view type. You can also edit existing types if needed.
- Finalizing the New View: After selecting your type, click OK. The new floor plan may have different visibility settings that facilitate better element selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What can I do if the walls in my project are still greyed out?
Check the phase filter settings of your current view and ensure that the wall elements are assigned to the correct phase. Additionally, review graphic overrides that may be affecting visibility.
2. Is there a quicker way to select all instances of walls or floors in my project?
Yes. Right-click on any wall or floor element, then choose "Select All Instances." You can further refine your selection by selecting "Visible in View" or "In Entire Project."
3. What should I do if I can’t find certain elements after trying the above methods?
Ensure that you are not in a view or phase where the elements are set to be hidden. Double-check filters and visibility settings, and consider resetting the view to its default settings if necessary.
