6.3 Using the selection options

ABAQUS/CAE provides a set of tools that can make it easier and more efficient for you to select objects from the viewport. The selection options tool appears on the prompt line when you are prompted to make a selection from the viewport, as shown in Figure 6–6.

Figure 6–6 The selection options tool appears on the prompt line when you are prompted to make a selection from the viewport.

This section describes the selection options. The following topics are covered:

“Overview of the selection options,” Section 6.3.1
“Filtering your selection based on the type of object,” Section 6.3.2
“Filtering your selection based on the position of the object,” Section 6.3.3
“Highlighting objects prior to selection,” Section 6.3.4
“Modifying the shape of the drag-select region,” Section 6.3.5
“Choosing which objects are selected by the drag-select region,” Section 6.3.6
“Modifying the appearance of selected faces,” Section 6.3.7