I recently completed my first model, and in the beginning I was unaware of the use of components and making groups. Therefore, most of my model is composed of simple lines attached with one another.
Now, I am trying to make simpler versions of the model to show my my progression, but it is difficult to do so without erasing faces of the model. Example:
If you change the display style to wireframe, only edges will be shown. You can then select edges without getting any faces. Of course, if your edges are all loose together, they will have cut each other where they intersect. That will make the task more tedious, but it can still be done.
Upload it to a file sharing service like Dropbox, OneDrive or WeTransfer and share a link in the forum.
To select just a floor change to Camera/Parallel projection, Camera/Standard views/Front, then window select (L-R) round one floor and make it a component.
You have a couple more options. 1. For grouping…I often find models on 3D Warehouse that are not grouped. I then ‘group by material’ which is often how I’ll organize the model by Tag as well. This is also a good process for rendering since materials need to be replaced. See video.
It was most definitely challenging yes. But at least I learnt a lot in the process!