Object Selection and Handling

Objects can only be manipulated in the editor once they are selected. Objects can either be selected individually or collectively.

When multiple objects are to be selected, the keyboard SHIFT key is used to create a multiple selection. Additionally, objects can be removed from a selection using the SHIFT key.

When objects are selected, their color temporarily changes to red to indicate objects which are ready for manipulation or modification.

Select & select deep Tool

The Select and Deep Select tool is found at the top left of the toolbar when using the 2D or 3D Toolbar.

These tools allow the selection of single or multiple objects in the editor.

The Select tool, shown far left is used to select single objects by left clicking onto the objects. To select multiple objects, hold down the SHIFT keyboard key and select the required objects. The SHIFT key is also used to add or remove objects from the current selection.

The Select tool is also used to create a pick window around an object or group of objects to be selected.

The Select Deep tool is used to select more complex objects such as nodes along a curve or facets, edges and vertices of a solid, surface or mesh object.

The Select AllRight click in the editor > Select All > All Objects | Curves | Surfaces | Solids | Text & Dimensions tool can be found by right clicking in the editor.

Selected objects are highlighted in red when they are selected. The color of selected objects can be changed using the Preferences menu in the title bar and select the ‘Select’ category.

Objects can be deselected by right clicking in the editor and selecting Deselect All.

Ambiguity Popup

The Ambiguity popup present choices of all objects within the pick region, allowing the user to select the correct part, face or object. The display of this popup is controlled using Preferences | Select | Enable Ambiguity Popup.

In the example below, the Ambiguity popup is presenting a choice of two parts.

Ambiguity popup displays part selection options