topic Re: Cannot select the walls in Revit MEP Forum

Cannot select the walls

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 05:17:35 GMT

Hi guys,

I am kinda stuck now. I created a project using the mechanical template. I layout the wall of the plan but when I tried to select it, I cant select it. Please anyone help me.

Regards,

Anthony

Re: Cannot select the walls

Richard.P.Garcia — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 05:28:46 GMT

Hello Anthony,

On what I understand in your issue is that, you created walls for the layout but when you select the walls, it does not allows you. The reason for that is you have selected the Mechanical template, this template highlights only mechanical stuffs that is why you will notice when you create the walls, it is grayed out or halftone color, right? Now if you really want to select the walls, I've got two options. One is check the "Select underlay elements" from the Select expanded panel.

The walls are considered underlay in the project that is why it is halftone/grayed out.

Another option is, from the Properties, change the Discipline from Mechanical to Architectural. You will notice the walls will becomes black not gray anymore and you will be able to select it.

Hope this helps you, Anthony.

Re: Cannot select the walls

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 05:55:51 GMT

Hi richard,

thank you so much for the short lesson... Didn't know there is Select tool, thank you for explaining it. Now I am able to select this sneaky walls.

Cheers to you, man.

Re: Cannot select the walls

Richard.P.Garcia — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 06:07:40 GMT

Hi Anthony,

You are welcome and our pleasure at Autodesk.