Selections tools

Selection tools allow precise control over object selection in the scene. Different methods provide flexibility depending on the workflow and selection requirements.

Selection tools

These tools streamline the selection process, making it easier to manage complex scenes and make precise edits.

Type	Hotkey	Description
Select	Esc	The default selection tool is active when no other tool is in use. It allows selecting objects individually with a single click.
Marquee	M	Click and drag to create a rectangular selection area, selecting all objects within it.
Lasso	L	Draw a freeform selection around objects to include them within the selection.
Paint select	P	Click and drag to paint over objects, gradually adding them to the selection.
Select all	Ctrl+A	Instantly selects all visible and unlocked objects in the scene.
Invert selection		Reverses the current selection, deselecting selected objects and selecting unselected ones.

To select multiple objects, hold Shift when selecting objects on the canvas or hold Ctrl/Cmd when selecting from the left panel. In the left panel, objects can also be selected in a range by holding Shift.

Locked objects cannot be selected on the canvas but can be selected from the left panel.

Deep selection

When an object is inside a group or affected by a modifier, it can be selected directly by holding Ctrl/Cmd while clicking on it. This bypasses the group or modifier, allowing for precise selection.

Selection manager

Selections can be saved and then used in various project settings.

Learn more about it here: Selections