Selection Filters Feature Added in FreeCAD 1.0

The Part Select Filter command can be used to restrict selection in the 3D view to vertices, edges or faces, or to remove that restriction. Selection filters were added, facilitating the selection of vertices, edges and faces.

1. Vertex selection

1. This option only allows the selection of vertices.
2. There are several ways to invoke this option:
   • Click on the black down arrow to the right of the  button in the toolbar and select the  Vertex selection option from the flyout. Note: the button image will change depending on the selected option.
   • Use the keyboard shortcut: X then S.

2. Edge selection

1. This option only allows the selection of edges.
2. There are several ways to invoke this option:
   • Select the  Edge selection option from the toolbar. See above.
   • Use the keyboard shortcut: E then S.

3. Face selection

1. This option only allows the selection of faces.
2. There are several ways to invoke this option:
   • Select the  Face selection option from the toolbar. See above.
   • Use the keyboard shortcut: F then S.

4. All selection filters cleared

1. This option allows the selection of all subelements and of whole objects.
2. There are several ways to invoke this option:
   • Select the  All selection filters cleared option from the toolbar. See above.
   • Use the keyboard shortcut: C then S.

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