diff --git a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/product.py b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/product.py
index 88a5ac53df..17a6b9a753 100644
--- a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/product.py
+++ b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/product.py
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ class AddOccurrence(bpy.types.Operator, PolylineOperator):
             context.workspace.status_text_set(text=None)
             PolylineDecorator.uninstall()
             context.scene.BIMPolylineProperties.product_preview.clear()
-            tool.Snap.clear_polyline()
+            tool.Polyline.clear_polyline()
             tool.Blender.update_viewport()
             return {"FINISHED"}
 
diff --git a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/root/operator.py b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/root/operator.py
index 8f36cb95ad..bc1dd1535f 100644
--- a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/root/operator.py
+++ b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/root/operator.py
@@ -336,6 +336,11 @@ class AddElement(bpy.types.Operator, tool.Ifc.Operator):
         return IfcStore.execute_ifc_operator(self, context, is_invoke=True)
 
     def _invoke(self, context, event):
+        # For convenience, preselect OBJ representation template if applicable
+        if (obj := context.active_object) and obj.type == "MESH":
+            props = context.scene.BIMRootProperties
+            props.representation_template = "OBJ"
+            props.representation_obj = obj
         return context.window_manager.invoke_props_dialog(self)
 
     def _execute(self, context):