Selecting model items

Use the arrow tool to select building blocks and objects on the Interface, Map, and Model layers so that you can move, edit, or delete them. You can also use the arrow tool to select items on the Equation layer.

The arrow tool is selected by default when you first create a new model file or open an existing model file. The arrow tool is automatically reselected after you select and use any other toolbar item or tool.

Tip: You can re-use the last toolbar item you used (for example, a building block or object) without having to reselect it from the toolbar by pressing and holding the ALT key (Windows) or Option key (Macintosh) and then clicking the diagram.

To select model items with the arrow tool

1. On the Interface, Map, Model, or Equation tool bar, select the arrow tool (if it is not already selected).

2. Select the building blocks and objects that you want to modify:

• To select a single item, click the item on the diagram.

• To select more than one diagram entity at a time, use SHIFT+click to select the entities.

  –or–

  Click and drag to draw a rectangle around the items you want to select. When you release the mouse button, all the entities within or touching the rectangle are selected.

  The selected items will be highlighted.

  Note: Some selected items display resize handles instead of being highlighted. These items include buttons, list input devices, text boxes, graphics frames, and sector frames. For more information about selecting these items, see Working with objects and Working with pads.

Once you have selected the building block or object, you can move, open, or edit it. For more information, see Working with building blocks and Working with objects.

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