2D Selection Tool

Use the 2D Selection tool to select objects, to move and resize objects, and to insert objects in or next to a wall.

An additional mode, Enable Connected Walls, becomes available if the VectorWorks Design Series is installed. See Moving Connected Walls for information.

 

Mode	Description
Disable Interactive Scaling	Objects can be moved from snap points without affecting their size (selection handles do not display for selected objects)
Single Object Interactive Scaling	Allows resizing by adjusting the selection handles that display on a single selected object
Unrestricted Interactive Scaling	Allows resizing by adjusting the selection handles that display on the selected object(s)
Wall Insertion	Allows symbols that are already on drawing to be placed into a wall segment. When disabled, symbols can be moved next to or on a wall without becoming part of the wall. See Wall Insertion Mode for more information.
Enable 2D Cursor Rectangular Selection	Creates a marquee box around objects when selecting. Click to set the start point, drag the mouse in the desired direction, and release to set the end point. All objects within the marquee are selected.
Enable 2D Cursor Lasso Selection	Creates a free-form marquee, allowing a more exact selection of irregular 2D shapes. Click to set the start point, drag the mouse in the desired direction, and release to set the end point. All objects within the marquee are selected.
Enable 2D Cursor Polygonal Selection	Creates a marquee with an irregular polygonal shape. Click to set the start point, and then continue clicking to define the shape. Double-click to finish the marquee. All objects within the marquee are selected. Press the Option (Macintosh) or Alt (Windows) key while drawing the marquee to select all objects that intersect the marquee.

To select 2D objects:

1.	Click the 2D Selection tool from the Basic palette.

2.	Select the appropriate mode.

3.	Select the desired object(s).