topic Re: can't delete or edit unlocked and ungrouped object in Modeling

can't delete or edit unlocked and ungrouped object

cocoloco — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:34:44 GMT

hi! I opened project after a year. I think they were both created in archicad solo (archicad 25 or 26 ) and I do have now archicad solo (29) as well just latest version.

After opening the project and wanting to make change orders, the taps/faucets (only) can't be moved, edited or deleted. I think I have tried everything... unlocking, ungrouping, .. all. but no change.

I don't know what else to do and I can't hide them either.

Re: can't delete or edit unlocked and ungrouped object

Lingwisyer — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:09:03 GMT

Tried repairing the file? Maybe they are in an error state.

Re: can't delete or edit unlocked and ungrouped object

cocoloco — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:32:51 GMT

not sure how to repair a file?

Re: can't delete or edit unlocked and ungrouped object

Lingwisyer — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:33:59 GMT

Use the open dialogue

Re: can't delete or edit unlocked and ungrouped object

runxel — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:41:02 GMT

I think it has something to do with the fact that the (old) MEP modeler was integrated, but only to then ripped out again when the new one arrived. Now you have to pay extra to use that one.

The giveaway here is that I can see that the tap is not an object, but inserted as equipment.

Content already inserted can not be modified. It is weird tho, that the extent is that you can't even delete it?! That surely is not right. But only someone from GS can answer here.

Re: can't delete or edit unlocked and ungrouped object

Lingwisyer — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:01:47 GMT

Guess you would have to backsave to AC28 and remove it there?

Re: can't delete or edit unlocked and ungrouped object

Barry Kelly — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:09:12 GMT

I was thinking the same thing.

@cocoloco , can you select and right click on the object and convert it to an object?

Barry.

Re: can't delete or edit unlocked and ungrouped object

cocoloco — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:47:02 GMT

No option to convert into object 😞

Re: can't delete or edit unlocked and ungrouped object

cocoloco — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:53:01 GMT

That makes sense... the funny thing is that, it's the tap 27, which is still part of standard library except it's not "equipment". thankfully, Graphisoft was generous to us, solo peasant to keep that still available. knock, knock.

the only thing that actually works (besides testing installing again previous version which I don't have time to try) is hide it through layer ( I can't change layer) Which is not cool because I had it in the same layer as whole house cabinetry 😄

strange.