DdSelect

Works with Classic, 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.