3D Selection options

3D selection tool allows an easy selection of nodes, beam elements, tendons, springs and cable elements directly from the generated 3D RM model and can be stored in local assemblies structure. This is performed using one of three selection options: 3D box, Rubber band and Element.

Table 1. Submenu items
Menu item	Description
3D box Selection	Performs a selection of all elements inside the cube defined as follows: 1. Hold Shift and select starting node. 2. Hold Shift and select node for X -offset. 3. Hold Shift and select node for Z -offset. 4. Hold Shift and select node for Z -offset.
Rubber band Selection	Performs a selection of all elements inside the block defined as follows: 1. Hold Shift and select starting point. 2. Release mouse when selection is finished.
Element Selection	Performs a selection of all elements on a linear selection of elements, defined as follows: 1. Hold Shift and select first element. 2. Hold Shift and select second element. Resizing SHIFT + middle mouse button on already defined 3D box selection's face in order to select it for resizing purpose. SHIFT + middle mouse button on node -> previously selected 3d box's face will be placed at the chosen node -> 3d selection box is resized. For all other selections: SHIFT+ Z Clears the last defined selection (the active selection). It is not recursive , it clears only the active selection.
Clear Selection	Clears all existing element selections done in 3d model.
Save Selection	Save selection in assembly structure. A name for the new assembly is required and also options to insert before or after in the exiting tree are offered.
Parts	Only the checked parts will be actively selected if this option is used. The same behavior will occur with selection of Deck or Pier elements.
Structure	Check only the needed structural elements that are required in the selection for Nodes, elements, tendons, spring and cables. Multiple selection can be performed.
Side views	Allows an easy manipulation of the 3d model for selection be adjusting the viewing direction: South, North, East, West and Top.