select-perimeter ("spe")

See this command in the command table.

To access this command:

  • Home ribbon > Pick > Perimeter.

  • Use the quick key combination "spe".

  • Using the command line, enter "select-perimeter" and press ENTER.

  • Display the Find Command screen, locate select-perimeter and click Run.

Command Overview

Select a closed string to make it the current string. No other data type is selected.

This command selects a "preferred" closed string for certain subsequent actions. The command is similar to select-string but will only select a closed string. This is useful if you are dealing with outlines which abut each other.

Note: Data will only be selected if the displayed 3D object overlay is enabled on the Overlay Selection screen.

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Command Automation

You can automate by passing this command and parameters into oDmApp.ParseCommand(), using any COM-aware scripting language.

Note: For more information on scripting in Studio NPVS+, please refer to your Scripting Tutorial (Help > Scripting Tutorial).

Example Parameter String (JS):

oDmApp.ParseCommand("select-perimeter @point=100.0,200.0,0.0,1";

Where:

  • @point=100.0,200.0,0.0,1 is the ParsePointArguments: X,Y,Z,nButton.

Parameters Table

Parameter Description Reqd? Example Syntax
ParsePointArguments

X,Y,Z,nButton.

  • X is a numeric (double) world coordinate value.

  • Y is a numeric (double) world coordinate value.

  • Z is a numeric (double) world coordinate value.

  • nButton is an integer value parsed from @point input. Value 12 enables control-held style selection behavior.

 Y @point=100.0,200.0,0.0,1