DdSelect

Works with Bricscad (Windows) Classic, Pro and Platinum, Bricscad (Linux) Classic and Pro

Specifies the properties for selecting entities, through the Settings dialog box (short for "dynamic dialog selection").

Accessing the Command

command bar:  ddselect

transparent:  'ddselect

alias:  se, settings

 

: ddselect

Displays the Entity Selection section of the Settings dialog box:

Change settings, and then click X.

Command Options

Option

Description

Autosnap Aperture Box

Toggles the display of the aperture box:

  • On - displays aperture; entities are selected that pass through the aperture (default).

  • Off - does not display aperture.

The size of this box can be adjusted with the Aperture command.

Entity Snap Aperture

Specifies the size of the autosnap aperture box; range is 1 to 50 pixels; default = 5 pixels.

Pick Automatic

Toggles whether Bricscad automatically creates window or crossing selections at the 'Select entities' prompt:

  • On - requires two pick points to create a window and crossing selection sets.

  • Off - requires a single pick point, or the entry of a selection mode option (default).

Pick Box

Specifies the size of the pick box; range is 0 to 50 pixels; default = 3 pixels.

Pick Drag

Determines how selection windows are created:

  • Draw selection window using two points; default.

  • Draw selection window using dragging.

Pick First

Determines how entities are selected:

  • First issue a command, then select entities.

  • First select entities, then issue a command; default.

Related Commands

SelGrips - selects entities and displays grips.

Select - selects entities.

 


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