PDS:Select Tool
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Use the Select tool to restore the cursor to its normal arrow shape while you are using another tool.
Contents |
Icon & Location
Operation
Use the Select tool to select pieces and Objects.
| Object | Action |
| Piece | Click inside the piece or on its contour |
| Internal Contour | Click on the internal contour between two points |
| Segment | Click on the first point of the segment, then drag up to the last point of the segment |
| Point | Click on the point |
| Notch | Click on the tip of the notch |
| Dart | Click on the dart tip |
| Pleat | Click on the dashed lines of the pleat |
| Text | Click on the text |
| Button | Click on the button |
| Circle | Click on the contour of the circle |
Video example
Multiple Selection
- Use the Selection Rectangle to select multiple pieces, by dragging the rectangle around the pieces you wish to select.
- Use the Shift key to add pieces/objects to a selection.
- To cancel a multiple selection click outside the pieces, on the working area.
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Shift: Allows you to select several objects or pieces.
- Shift + Back Space: Allows you to switch selection between an "external on internal" or "internal on internal" point (when not connected).
