How to select vectors in Vectric software | Editing Objects

Overview

This video explains how to select vectors in Vectric software using Selection Mode and mouse-drag selection boxes. It covers left-click selection, deselecting by clicking empty space, and the difference between crossing and window selection behavior.

Steps

1. In the Edit Objects section, click the Selection Mode tool to enter selection mode.
2. With Selection Mode active, left-click a vector to select it.
3. Left-click empty space to deselect the current vector.
4. To use a selection box:
   • Click and drag from right to left over your vectors. Any vector that touches the dashed selection box is selected.
   • Click and drag from left to right over your vectors. Only vectors that are fully inside the selection box are selected.

Key Points / Warnings

• Right-to-left drag uses a crossing selection — partial/overlapping vectors get selected.
• Left-to-right drag uses a window selection — vectors must be completely enclosed to be selected.
• In the example, an S-shaped vector is not selected with left-to-right drag because the top of its curve extends outside the box.
• Use empty space clicks to quickly clear your current selection.