Object Selection

AutoCAD Implied Windowing

In MicroStation, you can designate selection sets before operating on elements (objects). To select elements:

• Use the Element Selection tool (pointer) to select an individual element, or select the tools and drag a rectangle (window) around multiple elements. While selecting elements, hold the <CTRL> key to add elements to a selection set or deselect an already-selected element.

• Use the Place Fence tool. A fence is a persistent window where you can set the shape and determine which elements are included, such as those completely inside the fence, overlapping, etc.

• Use a named graphic group of elements. With named groups, you can select multiple elements to be included, as well as control whether changes are propagated across the group or individually.

1. Select elements with a window or fence, and add to a group if desired.


2. Select a tool (for example, Move Element).


3. In the tool setting box, turn on Use Fence if appropriate.


4. Follow the prompts to complete the command.

Once you select the (Move Element) tool, there is no implied windowing to allow you to select multiple elements. To operate on only one element, first select the command, then the element.