Using Selection Filters to Select Specific Elements (IRONCAD / CAXA DRAFT)

Using Selection Filters to Select Specific Elements (IRONCAD / CAXA DRAFT)

When selecting elements in a standard workflow, you can click or drag your mouse to select all elements that touch or fall within the selection box.
However, when you want to isolate and select only specific elements—such as holes or other defined features—selection filters allow for more efficient and accurate selection, even with rough selection gestures.

Selection Filters in IRONCAD

In IRONCAD, you can specify filters for the following element types:
For example: Intellishape

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Selection Filter in CAXA Draft

In CAXA Draft, you can use the Selection Filter to specify object types such as:
For example, line

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