The Selection Filters

Introduction

The Selection Filters control the type of selections that are made and allow for selection of multiple entities of similar types.

To access the Selection Filters, do one of the following:

In the Selection Mask group, of the Home ribbon, use the desired icons to toggle whether that entity type will be selected.

In the Selection Mask toolbar in the graphics area, use the desired icons to toggle whether that entity type will be selected.

Select Mode - enables selection mode.

Add Entities - sets the selection mode to add selections only.

Subtract Entities - sets the selection mode to remove selections only.

Add/Remove - sets the selection mode to add or remove entities. Click an entity once to select it, click it again to clear the selection.

Pick + Match Color - is used to select an entity and have all of the same colored entities automatically selected.

Pick + Match Layer - is used to select an entity and have all of entities on the same layer automatically selected.

Pick + Match Radius - is used to select an arc and have all entities of the same radius automatically selected.

Pick + Match Line Style - is used to select an entity and have all entities that have the same line style automatically selected.

Pick By Color - opens the Select Color dialog box. Select a color, and click OK to select all visible entities of the same color.

Pick By Layer - opens the Select Layer dialog box. Select a layer, and click OK to select all visible entities in the layer.

Select All - selects all visible entities.

Clear Selection - removes all the current selections.