3D Selection Tool

Use the 3D Selection tool to select, move, or resize 3D objects in orthogonal views. When the tool is active, two smaller lines project from the X and Y locations in the drawing area. These lines help to identify the Z location of the tool in the drawing.

The reference for the view, whether working plane or ground plane, may depend on the selection in the Working Planes palette (see Working Plane View and Modes).

The last three modes allow the selection of 3D objects using a marquee shape.

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

 

Mode	Description
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.
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.
Lasso Selection	Creates a free-form marquee, allowing a more exact selection of irregular 3D 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.
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 3D objects:

1.	Click the 3D Selection tool from the Basic palette.

2.	Select the view, if needed, and the appropriate selection mode.

3.	Select the desired object(s).