Subject: Selecting entities

You can create a selection set that consists of one or more entities for modification. Use any of the following methods to create a selection set:    

   Choose a command or tool first, and then select entities.

   Select entities first, and then choose a command or tool (most entities).

   Select entities by clicking while not in a command, and then use grips to modify them.

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Understanding when to select entities

Understanding entity-selection methods

Selecting entities by clicking them

Selecting entities by drawing a selection window

Selecting entities using a fence

Filtering entity selection

Deselecting entities

Using grips

Customizing the display of selected entities

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