When working on a model, I often need to select a given feature in the graphics window instead of looking for the feature in the browser. There are a few ways to do this but the easiest way is to change the selection filter from "Select Face and Edges" to "Select Features". You will see the green icon next to the material selection across the top of the screen.
Once you have changed the filter to "Select Features" you can move over your model and see it highlight each of the features as you mouse over them. You can select a feature and Right Click to edit the feature all from within the graphics window.
You can also get to the selection filter option by holding down the Shift Key and selecting the Right Mouse Button while in the graphics window for faster access.
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Shift + Right click to filter = Fantastic shortcut !!!
Really useful ! Good Job !
Posted by: Fabry | 11/04/2010 at 08:53 AM
This is a fundamental tool in Inventor, selection filters are nearly always forgotten about. But since using them regularly its obvious they are essential to a complete, fast and easy way to navigate around models and drawings.
These selection filters compliment the solid body modelling technique perfectly.
Posted by: Scott Moyse | 11/04/2010 at 12:16 PM