Using the selection options

Abaqus/CAE provides a set of tools that can make it easier and more efficient for you to select entities from the viewport. The selection tools are located in the Selection toolbar. The available options depend on the current selection procedure; some options can be used to preselect entities outside of a procedure.

This section describes the selection options.

Available selection options
Filtering your selection based on the type of object
Filtering your selection based on the position of the object
Highlighting objects prior to selection
Modifying the shape of the drag-select region
Choosing which objects are selected by the drag-select region
Selecting objects before choosing a procedure