Constructs iterative selection sets of graphical objects and database records.
Access Methods
dbConnect 
Links Link Select
Right-click a link template in the dbConnect Manager and choose Link Select.
The Link Select dialog box, known as ASE Select in previous releases, is an advanced implementation of the Query Editor. You begin a Link Select operation by creating an initial query or selection set of graphical objects (set A), which can be operated on by an additional query or selection set (set B). The results of the returned operation become the new running selection set (set A), and you can apply additional queries or selection sets to further refine your running query.
In order to work with the Link Select dialog box, you must have a drawing open that has a number of links already created. You can open this dialog box using the following methods:
The Link Select dialog box contains the Quick Query, Range Query, and Query Builder tabs from the Query Editor, and the following additional controls.
List of Options
The following options are displayed.
Do
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Applies a Link Select operator to the current query or selection set. The following operators are available: Select, Union, Intersect, Subtract A-B, Subtract A-B.
- Select
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Creates an initial query or selection set. This selection set can be refined through subsequent Link Select operations.
- Union
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Adds the results of the new query or selection set to the running selection set. This operation returns all records or objects that are members of set A or set B.
- Intersect
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Returns the intersection of the existing running selection and the results of the new query or drawing selection. This operation returns all records or objects that are members of set A and set B.
- Subtract A-B
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Subtracts the results of the new query or drawing selection from the existing running selection.
- Subtract B-A
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Subtracts the existing running selection from the results of the new query or drawing selection.
Using
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Lists available link templates that you can apply to the current selection set.
Use Query
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Uses any of the available Query Editor tabs to construct a query that returns a selection set to the Link Select operation.
Select in Drawing
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Closes the Link Select dialog box when you choose the Select button so that you can construct a selection set of graphical objects to return to the Link Select operation.
Execute/Select
Executes the current Link Select query or temporarily dismisses the Link Select dialog box so you can select graphical objects from the drawing. If the Use Query option is selected, the Execute button is displayed. If the Select in Drawing option is selected, the Select button is displayed. After choosing the Execute or Select button, you can apply more queries or select additional graphical objects to further refine your selection set.
Venn Diagram
Displays a diagram of the currently selected Do operation.
Reset
Clears the Link Select dialog box and discards all previous actions so that you can begin a new Link Select operation.
Cancel
Closes the dialog box and discards all actions.
Finish
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Completes the Link Select operation and closes the dialog box. Returns either a selection set of graphical objects, a subset of Data View records, or both, depending on the parameters specified in the Link Select operation.
Status Bar
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Displays the current status information based on the running Link Select operation. The current drawing and table are displayed, as well as the number of linked objects and records that currently meet the specified Link Select parameters.