topic Re: selecting window (not wall) in Libraries & objects

selecting window (not wall)

Anonymous — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:27:58 GMT

I'm just starting to play with my new ArchiCAD.
Simple question... how do I select a door or window that's in a wall without selecting the wall? I want to delete the door.

Thanks for helping a newbie.

Re: selecting window (not wall)

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 07:35:26 GMT

Hi Doug

I'm a newbie too, but I think I maybe able to help you.

Hover the arrow at the intersection of the wall and the sill (not the window or door frame), wait for the tick to appear, left click and the door/window should highlight at the four corners. Then press delete and the wall should appear again.

Control Z to undo!

Hope this helps

All the best

Lucia

Re: selecting window (not wall)

Djordje — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 19:05:25 GMT

Doug wrote:
I'm just starting to play with my new ArchiCAD.
Simple question... how do I select a door or window that's in a wall without selecting the wall? I want to delete the door.

Windows have hotspots by which you can select them at their corners and in the middle; wherever you see a checkmark cursor, there it is. Right click - context menu pops open while the window is selected - Clear.

Doors are easier - they have also a hotspot at the top of the door leaf that is usually in empty space and easily selectable.

Good luck

Re: selecting window (not wall)

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 19:27:39 GMT

Thanks for quick replies. You two are great!
If I'd read more about cursor cues, I probably would have figured this out myself.

This was partly to see how the forums work. I'd say... very well.

Re: selecting window (not wall)

Djordje — Thu, 12 Aug 2004 16:56:51 GMT

Doug wrote:
If I'd read more about cursor cues, I probably would have figured this out myself.

Cursor shapes are the main feedback ArchiCAD gives to you; do learn them all, they are EXTREMELY important! Add to that various hitspots (editable and not ...)

Good luck

Re: selecting window (not wall)

MHOSSAM — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 04:37:52 GMT

MANY THANKS