Welcome to our tutorial on how to select and deselect objects in AutoCAD! In this guide, we will explain various methods that you can use to efficiently select and deselect objects in AutoCAD.
Selecting Objects
When working in AutoCAD, selecting objects is a fundamental task that you will perform frequently. There are several ways to select objects, depending on your specific needs:
Selecting Individual Objects
If you want to select a single object, you can simply click on it with the left mouse button. Once selected, the object will be highlighted.
Note: To select an object that is behind another object, hold down the Shift key while clicking. This will cycle through all the objects at that location.
Selecting Multiple Objects
If you need to select multiple objects at once, there are a few different approaches you can take:
- Window Selection: To select multiple objects within a rectangular area, use the Window selection method. Click and drag the cursor from left to right to create a selection window. Any objects completely or partially inside the window will be selected.
- Crossing Selection: Similar to the Window selection method, the Crossing selection method allows you to select multiple objects using a rectangular area.
However, this method selects any objects that intersect with or touch the selection window.
- Lasso Selection: For more precise selection of irregularly shaped objects, you can use the Lasso selection method. Click and drag the cursor around the desired objects in a freehand manner. Any objects within or touched by the lassoed area will be selected.
Deselecting Objects
If you want to remove a selected object from your selection set, you can use the following methods:
Deselecting Individual Objects
To deselect a single object, simply click on it again with the left mouse button. The highlighted effect will disappear, indicating that the object is no longer selected.
Deselecting Multiple Objects
If you have multiple objects selected and want to deselect them all at once, you can use one of the following methods:
- Ctrl+A: Pressing Ctrl+A on your keyboard will deselect all objects and select everything in your drawing area. Pressing Ctrl+A again will deselect everything.
- Shift+Click: Holding down the Shift key while clicking on any selected object will deselect it without affecting other selected objects.
- Window/Crossing Selection: If you perform a window or crossing selection in an empty area (without any objects), all currently selected objects will be deselected.
Note: It’s important to remember that deselection is not available for commands that require objects to be selected. In such cases, you can cancel the command by pressing Esc on your keyboard.
In Conclusion
Selecting and deselecting objects in AutoCAD is a crucial skill that every user should master. By using various selection methods and shortcuts, you can save time and work more efficiently. We hope this tutorial has provided you with a clear understanding of how to select and deselect objects in AutoCAD!