https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-Define-Active-Story-in-3D-view/m-p/285174#M43300 ...any way to choose the story before placing the object? ...that's what I'm looking for. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:19:12 GMT Jeff Galbraith 2021-07-16T04:19:12Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-Define-Active-Story-in-3D-view/m-p/285172#M43298 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content">How do you define the active story while in a 3D view? I'm trying to use the new MEP modeler tools in version 24 and can't find a a way to do this. ie: most tools allow you to select the tool, then open the settings dialogue box and select he story you want to place objects on...at least when you're in a plan view. But when I try to use the routing tool in a 3d view I see no option to tell it what story I want an object tied to. (it also doesn't seem to allow me to begin at the height of the object I snap to when beginning the routing.<BR /><BR />How is this done?</DIV> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:15:15 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-Define-Active-Story-in-3D-view/m-p/285172#M43298 Jeff Galbraith 2025-07-16T14:15:15Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-Define-Active-Story-in-3D-view/m-p/285173#M43299 The usual command is "Relink Home Story" that is available after selecting the object and right clicking to get the menu. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 02:01:01 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-Define-Active-Story-in-3D-view/m-p/285173#M43299 Eduardo Rolon 2021-07-16T02:01:01Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-Define-Active-Story-in-3D-view/m-p/285174#M43300 ...any way to choose the story before placing the object? ...that's what I'm looking for. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:19:12 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-Define-Active-Story-in-3D-view/m-p/285174#M43300 Jeff Galbraith 2021-07-16T04:19:12Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-Define-Active-Story-in-3D-view/m-p/285175#M43301 If you snap to something, it should set the same storey as that element.<BR /> Basically, it automatically sets the storey based on the height at which you place the element.<BR /> <BR /> If you don't want to snap to an existing element, but you have another element of the type you are placing, then ALT-click that existing element to get its settings.<BR /> This will set the height and the storey, but also all the other settings (size, material, etc).<BR /> <BR /> If you don't want to do that then before you place the element, open the element settings and change the height there to the appropriate height above project zero.<BR /> For some reason that doesn't work if you change it in the info box or change the 'z' height in the co-ordinates palette - at least that is not working for me.<BR /> I find you have to do it in the element settings.<BR /> <BR /> Barry. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:47:10 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-Define-Active-Story-in-3D-view/m-p/285175#M43301 Barry Kelly 2021-07-16T05:47:10Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-Define-Active-Story-in-3D-view/m-p/285176#M43302 I always get the impression that 3D Window defaults to the floor level you were in floor plan when you switch but I may be mistaken. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:01:26 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/How-to-Define-Active-Story-in-3D-view/m-p/285176#M43302 Eduardo Rolon 2021-07-16T12:01:26Z