selecting items in 2012

[gkrumm]

Ever since downloading the new Revit 2012 I seem to have difficulting selecting items. Often when I tab through pre-selections and find the correct element and then left click, it does not select the item pre-selected. Currenlty I seem to be completely unable to select a curtain wall panel. It either selects the entire curtain wall or in elevation, selects items beyond the curtain wall.  I did download an update to my graphics card as I was having other display issues when I first loaded 2012. Any suggestions?

[kathryn.langan · Accepted solution]

What graphics card and driver version do you have installed?

I would suggest disabling Hardware Acceleration to see if there is a difference in behavior. You can do so from the Application Menu (big R) > Options > Graphics tab.

[CraigWheatley7361]

Actually, I have the same problem - 2012 doesn't seem to highlight the item if your mouse is over it. It will instead "pre-select" other objects around it, which makes it difficult to know if you are going to be selecting the right thing... I have been into Options and I can see the colours and transparency for the selected, pre-selected, and alert items, but there is no way to turn the pre-selection off. I want that back to the 2011 way! Am I missing something? Any suggestions? Thanks.

[CraigWheatley7361]

 Ok, problem fixed!  I had already turned off the accelerator which is why i was confused... but i ended up restarting, and now its back to normal.

[cml06]

im having the same problem!! i try to select a wall to join it and it selects the top or vice versa. i use the tab key but am unsuccessful a selecting the correct element. you have NO idea how maddening this is!!!!!! PLEASE HELP!!! so far 2012 is not looking that hot to me....