Select Tool changes and I can't select entities
Select Tool changes and I can't select entities
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I've been using SolidWorks since '96 and I've run into something a couple of times in the last year or so that I just can't figure out.
Something seems to inadvertantly and inexplicably (in MY mind) change the select tool to the pointer plus an outline that looks a little like a funnel. I don't know if it's some kind of selection filter or what, but it allows me to select edges and contours that are on the surface of the part, while not allowing me to select already existing entities. I also can't dimension anything while that "mode" is active. There's no obvious way to turn it off.
Can anyone explain this "feature" to me and describe how I can turn it off?
Thanks,
Tim
Something seems to inadvertantly and inexplicably (in MY mind) change the select tool to the pointer plus an outline that looks a little like a funnel. I don't know if it's some kind of selection filter or what, but it allows me to select edges and contours that are on the surface of the part, while not allowing me to select already existing entities. I also can't dimension anything while that "mode" is active. There's no obvious way to turn it off.
Can anyone explain this "feature" to me and describe how I can turn it off?
Thanks,
Tim






RE: Select Tool changes and I can't select entities
I always keep the selection filter toolbar visible for ready use. Right-click in the gray area next to a toolbar and select the selection filter to make it visible. If there is a filter active, you will see it selected on the toolbar buttons. This is also one place where you can deactivate the filter.
It could be that someone has programmed a hotkey for the selection filter without your knowledge.
RE: Select Tool changes and I can't select entities
I haven't found much need for filters yet, but I may in the future.
Thanks,
Tim
RE: Select Tool changes and I can't select entities
E= model edges
X= model faces
V= model vertices
To hide/show the selection filter toolbar, F5.
To turn selected filters on/off, F6.
There might be a few more...
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