tiphia:
Short answer: in the 3D Window, select the Marquee Tool, flat marquee option, select the area around the area and copy. For a fuller discussion see my post in this thread:
Getting contour lines from a mesh
You should add a Signature to your Profile (click the Profile button near the top of this page) with your ArchiCAD version and operating system (see mine for an example) for more accurate help in this forum.
David