Select (as in Highlight) elements in linked model (Polycount)

[mehdi.blanchard]

Using:

uiDoc.Selection.SetElementIds(ids)

does not work on Linked Elements.

This question has been already asked but unfortunately it didn't look like there was an existing API call for this. So I am posting this again to check if it is now possible in Revit 19, or to boost the existing Wish.

Context:
We have a macro that parses all the elements of our model (and the linked models) to check the geometry (using the OBJExporter) and display the worst offenders in terms of polygons.

I have added a Select button to quickly see where they are but unfortunately the selection doesn't work on linked elements.

For example the screenshot below shows that the CP_Weatherproof family accounts for 21% of all the geometry which means that the family should be reviewed asap. It also shows that less than 15 families account for 40% of all the geometry which should be optimized too.

Polycount

This is particularly useful for our AR/VR workflow as the geometry needs to be kept to a minimum

[JimJia]

Yes, this question has been discussed in previous forum page:

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-api-forum/highlight-and-tag-linked-elements/m-p/5294217#M7339

I also checked the status of REVIT-90539 mentioned in forum above, there is no update except for lasted messages from my colleague Jeremy, I also added your request to REVIT-90539.