.. _schema/select/select_multiple_objects

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Select multiple objects
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As many CAD tools, many objects (`elements`_, `conductors`_, `text fields`_, `basic objects`_ 
and `pictures`_) from `workspace`_ can be selected in QElectroTech at the same time. 

Select multiple objects using keyboard and mouse
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QElectroTech allows selecting multiple objects from the `workspace`_, combining 
the use of keyboard and mouse.

    1. `Select`_ the first object.
    2. Press ``Ctrl``.
    3. `Select`_ the rest of objects without releasing ``Ctrl``.

.. figure:: ../../images/qet_select_multiple_objects_keyboard.png
    :align: center

    Figure: QElectroTech schema

Select multiple objects by selecting area
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QElectroTech allows selecting all objects from an area using the mouse to select the desired area.

    1. Left click on the initial point from the rectangular area to be selected and displace the mouse without releasing up to the end point.

.. figure:: ../../images/qet_select_multiple_objects.png
   :align: center

   Figure: QElectroTech selecting on workspace

.. _elements: ../../element/index.html
.. _conductors: ../../conductor/index.html
.. _text fields: ../../schema/text/index.html
.. _pictures: ../../schema/picture.html
.. _basic objects: ../../schema/basics/index.html
.. _workspace: ../../interface/workspace.html
.. _Select: ../../schema/select/select_object.html