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Select Special Dims
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:27 pm
by Charles Freeborn
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.
Select Special Dims
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:00 pm
by Matt_A
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?
Select Special Dims
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:19 pm
by Charles Freeborn
Clumsy but it works.
Thx.
Select Special Dims
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:49 pm
by Matt_A
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.
Select Special Dims
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:46 pm
by rjpotter
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
Select Special Dims
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:55 am
by DavidScottOrkney
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
Select Special Dims
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:58 pm
by Derek
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