Selection in the 3D View

Left-click on a part of a model in the 3D view to select it.

Selection in the 3D view is set to Auto selection by default. Auto selection cycles through the available selection type each time you left-click on a model in the 3D view.

The selection type is specified at the following locations:
  • Tools tab, in the Selection group
  • Status bar
Tip:
  • Press Ctrl+A to select all items of the current selection type in the model.
  • Select at least one item and press Ctrl+Shift+A to select all items of the same selection type belonging to the same part(s).