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Quick select drawing objects based on object information.

Modified: 28 Apr 2024 Stabicad
Not version-specific
Stabicad
Subject:
How to select elements based on certain object properties such as color, layer, or object type. 

example:
  • How to copy elements from a certain layer to a new drawing. 
  • How can I change all yellow objects from color yellow to color blue?

Solution:
The QSELECT function can be used for this.  

Example: 
How to copy elements from a certain layer to a new drawing. 

Steps: 
  1. Use command QSELECT <enter> 
  2. Select the following options to select everything from a certain layer
  • Entity Type = 'Multiple' 
  • Properties = 'Layer 
  • Operator = '= Equal 
  • Value = the desired layer. 
  • How to apply = Include in new selection set 
  1. Then click on OK button. The selection has been made. Use the COPY command to copy the selected objects. 
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