SELECTIONOFFSCREEN (System Variable)

Applies to 2017.1 Update and later

Controls the selection of objects that are off-screen.

Type:Integer
Saved in:Registry
Initial value:1

With SELECTIONOFFSCREEN set to on, entities that are off screen (point 1, in the graphic, is outside the main display screen) can now participate in selection.

Value

Description

0

Off-screen selection is off

1

Off-screen selection is on with the limitations of mouse input support only and no RTREGENAUTO during selection (default)

2

Off-screen selection on without limitation
Note: When you set SELECTIONOFFSCREEN to 2, there may be a possibility that the selection results are incorrect. This is meant for experimental purpose only.