Erase/Trim Tools (Drag-to-erase or -trim option)

[Martin Jules]

The Split and Trim tools, including Marquee and Find & Select, are not sufficient for erasing or removing certain architectural elements, so quickly, in Archicad. It would therefore be highly beneficial to extend the functionality of the Erase tool, which is already available for guide lines, so that it can also be used with all other architectural elements.

Operating system used: Windows

[Martin Jules]

ctrl(cmd)+click+drag/select would also be interesting! My request suggests to select a group of elements or desired/specific segments by erasing them at the same time. The actual options allow users to delete or trim elements or segments one by one. See my screenshots in this thread.

The current process in ArchiCAD is too time-consuming and involves too many steps, much like using the Split tool for example. 

[Martin Jules · Accepted solution]

Here are links to videos demonstrating some features I am requesting:: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DqI0P8g3Fzg?feature=share  and 

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oNcaw0Mlhcc?feature=share. 

[Barry Kelly]

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@Martin Jules wrote:

I don't believe the wishlist is an effective solution because feature requests still need to gather enough votes before they can be considered by Graphisoft.

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Creating a post about the issue is a great way to discuss it and refine it or find other solutions.

And you can bring attention to the fact that a wish has been created (if you do so) and encourage others to vote.

But it will probably not be considered as an option unless it is formally requested as a wish and it receives enough interest (votes) to be considered.

That is were Graphisoft is looking.

The voting system (although not perfect) is really the only way Graphisoft can determine if a request has interest from many users other than yourself and the 3 others that have taken the time to respond here.

Barry.

[Martin Jules · Accepted solution]

I can no longer create new discussion threads in the wishlist. Anyway, the features being requested here are very basic and already available in other CAD/BIM software to help users work faster and more efficiently.