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Select by Mass
The "Select by Mass" command in BIMO Tools allows users to select elements located within selected Masses in an Autodesk Revit project.
This command is ideal for workflows that require selecting elements based on their spatial location within architectural masses.
Steps for Use
1. Configuring Settings :
1. Configuring Settings :
Before using the command, ensure the settings are configured correctly. You can access the settings through the "Settings" button on the BIMO panel.
If the settings are invalid or incomplete, a dialog box will automatically appear after launching "Select by Mass". Update the necessary fields and confirm the settings.
Before using the command, ensure the settings are configured correctly. You can access the settings through the "Settings" button on the BIMO panel.
If the settings are invalid or incomplete, a dialog box will automatically appear after launching "Select by Mass". Update the necessary fields and confirm the settings.
2. Selecting Masses :
2. Selecting Masses :
After launching the "Select by Mass" command, select one or more Masses in the model. The command only works with elements from the "Mass" category.
After launching the "Select by Mass" command, select one or more Masses in the model. The command only works with elements from the "Mass" category.
3. Executing the Command :
3. Executing the Command :
The command will process the selected Masses and automatically highlight elements that belong to the categories specified in the settings and are located within the Masses.
The command will process the selected Masses and automatically highlight elements that belong to the categories specified in the settings and are located within the Masses.
4. Using the Results :
4. Using the Results :
Once the elements are selected, you can proceed with any necessary operations, such as assigning parameters or analyzing the selected elements.
Once the elements are selected, you can proceed with any necessary operations, such as assigning parameters or analyzing the selected elements.
Use Cases
Below are examples of practical applications for the "Select by Mass" command:
- Assigning section numbers: Select rooms within a Mass corresponding to a building section and assign them a section number.
- Zoning and analysis: Isolate elements within a zoning Mass to validate compliance with design constraints.
- Detailed filtering: Select specific categories of elements (e.g., furniture or equipment) within architectural Masses for further processing.