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4 To remove selection from an object in the Selection Tree press ESC.
To customize the contents of the Compact tab
1 Click Tools ➤ Global Options.
2 In the Options Editor, expand the Interface node, and click the Selection option.
3 On the Selection page, select the required level of detail in the Compact Tree box. Choose from the following
options:
■ Models - the tree is restricted to displaying model files only.
■ Layers - the tree can be expanded down to the layer level.
■ Objects - can be expanded down to the objects level, but without the levels of instancing shown on the
Standard tab.
4 Click OK.
Quick Reference
DescriptionIcon
A model, such as a drawing file or design
file.
A layer or level.
A group, such as a block definition from
AutoCAD or cell definition from MicroSta-
tion.
An instanced group, such as an inserted
block from AutoCAD or cell from MicroSta-
tion. If in the imported file the instance
was unnamed, Autodesk Navisworks names
the instance to match its child's name.
An item of geometry, such as a polygon.
An instanced item of geometry, such as an
instance from 3D Studio.
A composite object. A single CAD object
that is represented in Autodesk Navisworks
by a group of geometry items.
Saved selection set.
Saved search set.
Selection Modes
There are two selection modes available from the Selection Tools toolbar to control how you select geometry.
As standard, selection modes are mutually exclusive to navigation modes, and SteeringWheels, so that when
you are selecting you cannot navigate and vice versa.
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