topic Re: why does searching/filtering layers block: New based on selected ? in Project data & BIM

why does searching/filtering layers block: New based on selected ?

gaba — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:13:56 GMT

I open the layers window,

then I search/filter the layer names,

then I select the layer and want to create a copy of it using the submenu option:

"New based on Selected"... but unfortunately ArchiCAD does not allow me. Why ?

Of course, I can do this by turning off layer search/filtering.

Is there any logical explanation why "New based on Selected" is blocked when searching/filtering layers?

Barry Kelly — Fri, 03 May 2024 08:01:12 GMT

All I can think of is it is because of the folders.

When you do a search it includes the folders as well as the layer.

New layer would not know what folder to put it in .

Not sure why new based on selection is not active.

However, you can right mouse click on the layer and choose "New based on selection".

Barry.

gaba — Fri, 03 May 2024 08:35:38 GMT

Barry, thank you for the reminder!

I forgot about the context menu (right click) 😎