Rectangle - select elements defined by a rectangular fence. Drag the mouse to define a dynamic
rectangular shape. Release the mouse to select the element(s) inside or overlapping
the fence boundary.
Creates a select area, or fence, by drawing a rectangle around points that you define. When you drag the mouse to define a rectangular fence, a dashed rectangular outline dynamically appears as you drag. When you reach the correct size, release the mouse button to create the fence. The dashed fence outline disappears and the elements are selected.
Polygon - select elements defined by a polygon-shaped fence. Click the mouse to define points
for a dynamic polygon shape. Right-click the mouse to select the element(s) inside
or overlapping the fence boundary.
Chain Selection - select other elements that are endpoint-connected to the selected element.
Inside - select elements inside a rectangular or polygon fence.
Overlapping - select elements overlapped by a rectangular or polygon fence as well as elements
inside the fence.
Top Down - locate groups as opposed to individual elements in a group.
Bottom Up - locate individual elements in a group as opposed to the whole group.
Turn Filter On/Off - turn filtering for drawing elements on or off. When filtering is turned off, the
Locate Filter command is disabled.
Locate Filter - Opens the Define Locate Filter Dialog Box to specify the type(s) of drawing elements that can be selected.
Invert Selection - remove selected elements from the select set while adding new elements to the select
set.