https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Selection-of-hidden-elements/m-p/306519#M154577 <P>Hello there!</P><P>I have a little issue. When I select an element in the plan and in the elevation it selects even hidden element behind the element I need to select. For example, on plan, clicking on the slab it selects the beam underneath. And same issue in the section.&nbsp;</P><P>How can I avoid selecting hidden elements? And therefore, how can I select only the visible elements?</P> Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:54:08 GMT stevini 2021-09-18T13:54:08Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Selection-of-hidden-elements/m-p/306519#M154577 <P>Hello there!</P><P>I have a little issue. When I select an element in the plan and in the elevation it selects even hidden element behind the element I need to select. For example, on plan, clicking on the slab it selects the beam underneath. And same issue in the section.&nbsp;</P><P>How can I avoid selecting hidden elements? And therefore, how can I select only the visible elements?</P> Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:54:08 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Selection-of-hidden-elements/m-p/306519#M154577 stevini 2021-09-18T13:54:08Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Selection-of-hidden-elements/m-p/306524#M154578 <P>I think this is or should be on the Wishlist as it has been requested a few times. It doesn't just happen with hidden elements, it can occur with section/elevation depth lines and overhead elements that are partially hidden by the Floor Plan Cut Plane settings e.g. Roofs &amp; Shells. Sorry, not much help but you aren't alone in your frustration.</P> Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:22:51 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Selection-of-hidden-elements/m-p/306524#M154578 DGSketcher 2021-09-18T15:22:51Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Selection-of-hidden-elements/m-p/306525#M154579 <P>You can also tab to move the cursor to the next item if Archicad doesn't highlight what you want.&nbsp;&nbsp;</P> Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:42:39 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Selection-of-hidden-elements/m-p/306525#M154579 SenecaDesignLLC 2021-09-18T15:42:39Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Selection-of-hidden-elements/m-p/306547#M154586 <P>When you select by clicking (as opposed to defining a selection area), there are 2 ways to select.</P> <P>Clicking on an edge/node of an element or clicking on the surface.</P> <P>To click on a surface you must have the 'quick selection' magnet active, either turn it on in the selection tool settings or use the SPACEBAR key to toggle it on/off.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Either way, if there is only one element available to select it will simply select it.</P> <P>If there are multiple overlapping elements then you can press the TAB key to cycle through the available elements.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Holding the SHIFT key while selecting (which simply means add to selection), will instantly highlight the element you are about to select.</P> <P>If it is not the correct one, try the TAB key.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Note, element like slabs and roofs only have a surface in plan when you turn their cover fills on.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You can also activate any tool when selecting and hold the SHIFT key (add to selection), and it will favour that particular type of element first.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Barry.</P> Sun, 19 Sep 2021 04:30:21 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Selection-of-hidden-elements/m-p/306547#M154586 Barry Kelly 2021-09-19T04:30:21Z