# Filter

The Filter tool allows you to choose instances either from Active View or Entire Model. It shows instances in a tree structure, sorted by different properties (e.g., category, phase, room). It also allows selection of instances based on chosen properties for the category.

Selection Grouping
From Model: Select elements from the entire model. Optionally include Annotation Categories
From Active View: Select elements from the Active View.
Grouping order: Select grouping order for easier selection of the elements. It is possible to group elements
- Category
- Workset
- Category & Level
- Level
- Room
- Space
- Family
- Phase
- Category & Properties
Note: When selecting grouping order Category & Properties, it is possible to filter elements based on their properties (Example: Filter Door elements, with the Mark parameter higher than 200)
Edit elements - Use the toolbar to:

- Select all nodes
- Deselect all nodes
- Invert checked nodes
- Collapse selected nodes
- Expand selected nodes
- Expand nodes on 1st level

Click on the Kobi Toolkit tab > Go to the Selection panel > Click on Filter > Select Elements > Press OK
