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The Arrow Tool in 3D Mode
Selecting
After selecting the Arrow tool (Selection and manipulation of elements) in the toolbar, the cursor becomes an arrow cursor.
When working with certain tools from the toolbar, it is possible to switch the cursor to an arrow temporarily by pressing the CTRL key. The previous tool is restored when you release the key.
You can use the Arrow tool to select individual assemblies or all assemblies (objects). Do this by clicking the arrow cursor on the part you want to select.
You can also select several parts by holding down the SHIFT key and clicking the various parts one after the other.
If your imported 3D data contains assemblies with subassemblies (assembly unit consists of several components), you have a further selection option. If you hold down the CTRL key when clicking a subassembly that has already been selected, the superordinate assembly will be selected.
If you want to select several elements simultaneously, you can also use the selection rectangle. Position the arrow cursor outside the assemblies on the drawing sheet. Holding down the mouse button, you can now drag a dashed rectangle. All assemblies located completely inside the rectangle will be selected as soon as you release the mouse button.
A further way to select elements is to use the lasso. Position the arrow cursor where you want to select assemblies. Press the ALT key and then the mouse button. The cursor becomes a lasso cursor. You can now lasso the assemblies you want to select. The lasso is useful for selecting a number of parts that lie close to other assemblies, which are not to be selected. In order for selection to take place, the desired assemblies must be completely lassoed.
You can edit selected objects using the active tools and commands available in the menus.
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If you have imported a file using the Create object information for assemblies option, assemblies can be selected more easily in the object window (see description in Show Object Window).
Assemblies can be deselected if you click the arrow cursor on an empty part of the window or if you select another element by clicking it.
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Surface elements from files without structured import cannot be selected using the Arrow tool. Use the Arrow (+) tool for these elements.