Select Special Dims

Charles Freeborn · Post by **Charles Freeborn** » Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:27 pm

Is there / can there be a "select special" for dimensions?
I frequently have several layers with their own dimensions that I'd like to segregate (not put all on a single dims layer) Would be nice to be able to gather up strays via a select special to place on appropriate layer.
Thx.

Matt_A · Post by **Matt_A** » Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:00 pm

Try the Selection Filter window (you will find it in your window menu) and check / uncheck the boxes you want. Does that solve it for you?

Charles Freeborn · Post by **Charles Freeborn** » Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:19 pm

Clumsy but it works.
Thx.

Matt_A · Post by **Matt_A** » Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:49 pm

The selection filter window can be resized, revealing a Select All and a Select None button which might smooth out the road for you, if only a little.

rjpotter · Post by **rjpotter** » Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:46 pm

Matt -

The Selection Tool used to have two dots in its icon to let it be clicked to bring up this window, so I have suggested bringing that back as a feature request as it gave quick access to the Selection Filter.

Jonathan

DavidScottOrkney · Post by **DavidScottOrkney** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:55 am

You can also use the Magic Wand Tool (WildTools). This can be setup with 'object type' so it will allow you to select *all items of the type you click on* e.g. dimensions, with the Magic Wand.

David

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:58 pm

Charles,

A technique I use to gather up objects to layers uses the Tornado Tool (WildTools). I set the destination layer of the tool to where I want things to go and I Hide that layer. Then with the tool I just click on objects that need to be moved and they disappear off to the correct layer. I find Live Highlighting of objects means I don't need a selection filter as it's evident what is about to be moved.

Derek