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perimeter-selection-switch

 

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perimeter-selection-switch

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Description

Toggle to control how boundary (closed) strings are selected in relation to the mouse-click position.

When this switch is turned on only strings in which the mouse pointer lies are selected. This command is designed to be used within your application to enable strings that are fully abutted by other strings to be selected more easily.

How to Use

  1. Run the command.

  2. With the perimeter selection mode toggled, select the required perimeter(s) and run the required Design command.

  3. Run the command to turn off the toggle.

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Data selection is further controlled by the settings in the Snapping toolbar and the Overlay Selection dialog.

 

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