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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.

See Also

SmartSelect Command
Select Elements Using SmartSelect