Element Selection in the Model Editor

Groups of selected Items can be moved or rotated in a single operation. The collection of selected items is called the Graphical Selection. The Items that can be selected and modified using the Model Editor are listed in Selectable Items

Items can be added to or removed from the current Graphical Selection by picking them using the mouse pointer. Selection facilities are provided which allow you to select groups of related items in a single selection operation.

Drag rectangle (Fence) selection allows groups of elements to be selected easily. You can define whether to select only those elements that are wholly within the rectangle or to include those that are partially within the rectangle.

A Re-Select function is provided to go back to the previous Graphical Selection. This is useful if the Graphical Selection has been lost by accidentally using a clear selection operation or beginning another selection.

Clicking in blank space in a 3D Model Editor View, or using De-Select All on elements clears the Graphical Selection.

A Locator Handle appears when a Graphical Selection is present. This is used to manipulate the position and orientation of the entire Graphical Selection.

Note: If the element is marked as Read-Only, the selection is highlighted using a red line (rather than a green line):