Scott, confirm I have the same issue when managing reference files. I have resorted to either 1) Copying the element from the reference file that I am interrogating into the project and then deleting or 2) the toggle method you have mentioned.
The reference file tool is definitely a huge step in the right direction however not quite as seamless as the Terramodel Reference file of old.
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Edward George
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-21-2024 06:44
From: Scott Threet
Subject: Reference File: Limitations when exploring exploring object or measuring
When a Reference File is added to a TBC project, I am having difficulties navigating and exploring the data when the Reference File is 'Visible'. For instance, if the Reference File has a line that duplicates or is near another object in the original or home project it forces the selection of the Reference File object. To select the object in the original file, you are forced to toggle the visibility of the Reference File off, select the original object, then toggle the Reference File back on to select the object in that file.
Specifically, I am trying to measure and explore objects in an original file compared to a reference file. Is there a solution or trick that does not involve switching views or toggling visibility of the Reference File?
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[Scott] [Threet]
[Flatiron]
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