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Select using polygon

The Using PolygonComplex object composed of three or more straight lines in a closed figure. Use the Polygon tool to sketch a polygon with up to 32 sides. mode is found in the menu under the Select tool in the Edit ribbon group on the Design2D or 3D model that contains at least one top-level component. tab, and under the Select tool in the Edit Group on the Sheet Metal tab. You can also right-click in the design window and choose Select>Using PolygonComplex object composed of three or more straight lines in a closed figure. Use the Polygon tool to sketch a polygon with up to 32 sides.. This selection mode enables you to select all objects within a polygon you create. Each time you click, a new starting point for the next line is created. You control the length and angle of each polygon line you create.

Use this mode to draw around a specific geometry or model feature you want to select, for example, a protrusion of other geometry you may want to clearly identify. Using a polygon shape for selection can apply when you are, for example, trying to select an irregular or angular shaped part, or assembly of parts.

To select objects using a polygon

1. Select the Using PolygonComplex object composed of three or more straight lines in a closed figure. Use the Polygon tool to sketch a polygon with up to 32 sides. tool.

2. (Optional) Use the Selection Filter in the status bar to change the type of objects that will be selected.

   Deselect Smart to select all the selected object types. Click to select or clear the types of objects you want to select.

3. Click points to draw a polygon around the model feature that you want to select.

   As you draw the polygon lines, selected objects highlight as they are pre-selected.

4. Double-click or cross the polygon lines to finalize the selection.

Example

Creating a polygon to select around a specific geometry.