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Select by Scope Box
The "Select by Scope Box" command in BIMO Tools allows users to select elements within a specified Scope Box in an Autodesk Revit project.
This command is particularly useful for isolating elements within a specific region of the model, ensuring that only the desired categories of elements are selected. It's especially handy for tasks like assigning section numbers to elements within residential buildings.
Steps for Use
1. Launching the Command :
1. Launching the Command :
Go to the BIMO tab and click on the "Select by Scope Box" button.
A settings dialog will appear where you can configure the categories of elements to be selected.
Go to the BIMO tab and click on the "Select by Scope Box" button.
A settings dialog will appear where you can configure the categories of elements to be selected.
2. Configuring Categories :
2. Configuring Categories :
In the settings dialog, under "Categories", select the categories of elements you want to include in the selection. By default, the "Rooms" category is selected.
You must select at least one category. You can add more categories by clicking "ADD" and remove unnecessary ones by clicking the minus symbol next to the category name.
In the settings dialog, under "Categories", select the categories of elements you want to include in the selection. By default, the "Rooms" category is selected.
You must select at least one category. You can add more categories by clicking "ADD" and remove unnecessary ones by clicking the minus symbol next to the category name.
3. Selecting the Scope Box :
3. Selecting the Scope Box :
After configuring the categories, click "OK" to close the settings dialog. If a Scope Box is not already selected in the model, you will need to manually select it at this stage. The command will then process the selected Scope Box.
After configuring the categories, click "OK" to close the settings dialog. If a Scope Box is not already selected in the model, you will need to manually select it at this stage. The command will then process the selected Scope Box.
4. Executing the Selection :
4. Executing the Selection :
Once the Scope Box is defined, the command will automatically highlight the elements within the selected Scope Box that belong to the specified categories.
Once the Scope Box is defined, the command will automatically highlight the elements within the selected Scope Box that belong to the specified categories.
5. Completing the Operation :
5. Completing the Operation :
With the elements selected, you can now proceed with any necessary actions, such as assigning section numbers or modifying the selected elements. The operation is complete once you finish interacting with the highlighted elements.
With the elements selected, you can now proceed with any necessary actions, such as assigning section numbers or modifying the selected elements. The operation is complete once you finish interacting with the highlighted elements.
