Pickbox Size

Sets the object selection target height, in pixels.

The pickbox is the object selection tool that appears in editing commands. (PICKBOX system variable)

Selection Preview

Highlights objects as the pickbox cursor rolls over them. (PREVIEWEFFECT system variable)

When a Command Is Active

Displays selection previewing only when a command is active and the Select Objects prompt is displayed. (SELECTIONPREVIEW system variable)

When No Command Is Active

Displays selection previewing when no commands are active. (SELECTIONPREVIEW system variable)

Visual Effect Settings

Displays the Visual Effect Settings dialog box.

Selection Modes

Controls settings that relate to object selection methods.

Noun/Verb Selection

Controls whether you select objects before (noun-verb selection) or after you issue a command.

The command affects the previously selected object or objects. (PICKFIRST system variable)

You can use many editing and inquiry commands with noun/verb selection, including

ARRAY	ERASE	VPLAYEROVERRIDESPROPERTIES
BLOCK	EXPLODE	VPLAYEROVERRIDESROTATE
CHANGE	LIST	VPLAYEROVERRIDESSCALE
CHPROP	MIRROR	VPLAYEROVERRIDESSTRETCH
COPY	MOVE	WBLOCK

Use Shift to Add to Selection

Controls whether subsequent selections replace the current selection set or add to it.

To clear a selection set quickly, draw a selection window in a blank area of the drawing. (PICKADD system variable)

Press and Drag

Controls the method of drawing a selection window.

If this option is cleared, you can draw a selection window by selecting two separate points with the pointing device. (PICKDRAG system variable)

Implied Windowing

Initiates the drawing of a selection window when you select a point outside an object.

Drawing the selection window from left to right selects objects that are entirely inside the window's boundaries. Drawing from right to left selects objects within and crossing the window's boundaries. (PICKAUTO system variable)

Object Grouping

Selects all objects in a group when you select one object in that group. With GROUP you can create and name a set of objects for selection. (PICKSTYLE system variable = 1)

Associative Hatch

Determines which objects are selected when you select an associative hatch. If this option is selected, boundary objects are also selected when you select an associative hatch. (PICKSTYLE system variable = 2)

Grip Size

(GRIPSIZE system variable)

Grips

Grips are small squares displayed on an object after it has been selected.

Grip Colors

Displays the Grip Colors dialog box where you can specify the colors for different grip status and elements.

Show Grips

Controls the display of grips on selected objects. You can edit an object with grips by selecting a grip and using the shortcut menu. Displaying grips in a drawing significantly affects performance. Clear this option to optimize performance. (GRIPS system variable)

Show Grips within Blocks

Controls the display of grip tips and Ctrl-cycling tooltips. (GRIPBLOCK system variable)

Show Grip Tips

Controls the display of grip tips and Ctrl-cycling tooltips. This option has no effect on standard objects. (GRIPTIPS system variable)

Show Dynamic Grip Menu

Controls the display of dynamic menu when pausing over a multi-functional grip. (GRIPMULTIFUNCTIONAL system variable)

Allow Ctrl-cycling Behavior

Allows the Ctrl-cycling behavior for multi-functional grips. (GRIPMULTIFUNCTIONAL system variable)

Object Selection Limit for Display of Grips

Suppresses the display of grips when the selection set includes more than the specified number of objects. The valid range is 1 to 32,767. The default setting is 100. (GRIPOBJLIMIT system variable)

Ribbon Options

Contextual Tab States Button

The Ribbon Contextual Tab State Options dialog box is displayed, where you can set object selection settings for the display of ribbon contextual tabs.