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Select and deselect objects to modify with other tools. Selected objects are outlined to indicate their selection state.
Entity Selector
Use the entity selector to specify which type of object you are able to select.

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View new features for HyperMesh CFD 2024.
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Learn the basics and discover the workspace.
- Platform Support
  Platforms, operating systems, and processors supported by Altair HyperWorks 2024 products, which includes 2024 solver packages.
- User Interface
  Explore the user interface.
- Adjust the View
  View controls enable you to control the view and display of your model in the modeling window.
- Selection
  Select and deselect objects to modify with other tools. Selected objects are outlined to indicate their selection state.
  - Entity Selector
    Use the entity selector to specify which type of object you are able to select.
  - Entity Selectors
    Use entity selectors to specify which type of object you are able to select.
  - Select Objects
  - Append and Remove Objects From a Selection
  - Graphical Selection (Idle Mode)
  - Select Entities from the Entity Editor
  - Perform Extended Entity Selection
    Use extended entity selection to find, filter, and select subsets of objects. Extended selections can be added to, removed from, or intersected with existing selections, and previous selections can be also saved and retrieved. You can also save and retrieve previous selections.
  - Quick Advanced Selection
    Use quick advanced selection to associate a preferred advanced selection method to different entity types. The advanced method becomes instantly accessible while holding the Alt key during any selection action.
  - Keyboard Shortcuts & Mouse Controls
- Find and Search for Tools
  Quickly find and open the tools and browsers that are available from the ribbons, as well as create entities and solver cards.Quickly find and open the tools that are available on the ribbons.
- Measures
  Use the Measure tool to measure length, angles, radii, areas, volumes, centers of gravity, and bounding boxes.Learn about the different types of measurements available for each setup environment.
- Move, Snap, and OrientMove and Snap
  Translate, rotate, and align the model.
- Edit and Delete Parameters Using the Legend
  Use the legends to visualize, edit, and delete instances of model setup parameters.
- Enter Data Using the Table and Plot Area
  Use the table and the plot area together to create, edit, and visualize input points for varying data sets.
- Undo-Redo
  Undo and redo actions.
- Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
  Default keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls.
Learning Center
Discover HyperMesh CFD functionality with interactive tutorials and community resources.
Solution Layers
Solution-centric workflows allow you to traverse through modeling environments using a dedicated UI layer.
Manage Files and Data
Create, open, import, and save models.
Convert
Use the Convert tool to convert entire models between data types.
Geometry Modeling
Manage CAD, FE, and 2D parametric sketch geometry.
Meshing
Generate surface/volume mesh by defining mesh controls, or interactively create and edit 2D surface mesh.
Setup
Prepare your model and run the simulation.
Post-Processing
Post-process the simulation results by creating visualizations and measurements.
Automation
Automate simulation processes with templates and utility scripts.
Design Exploration
Once the baseline model is prepared, you can define morph volumes, morph geometry, create design shapes and run DOE studies. These tool work for both AcuSolve and ultraFluidX-based workflows.
Solver Help
More resources for AcuSolve and ultraFluidX solvers.
Best Practices
Explore the best practices for ultraFluidX.

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Entity Selector

Use the entity selector to specify which type of object you are able to select.

In idle mode, the entity selector limits your selection to a single object type in the modeling window. For example, if the entity selector is set to Elements, only elements are available for selection. If it is set to Nodes, you can draw a window around the entire model and only the nodes will be selected. After performing a selection, the number of selected objects appears in parenthesis.

The entity selector is located in the top, left corner of the modeling window. Use the drop-down menu to view a list all of the object types available in your model that can be selected from the modeling window.

Figure 1.

The entity selector does not affect your selection in a browser. You're also able to select multiple objects of different types in a browser.

When working in a panel, the entity selector in the modeling window is disabled and the yellow panel selectors take precedence.

Tip: Use keyboard shortcuts to change the active object type in the entity selector.