3DSELECTIONMODE (System Variable)

Controls the selection precedence of both visually and physically overlapping objects when using 3D visual styles.

Type: Integer
Saved in: Registry
Initial value: 1

Value

Description

0

Use legacy 3D selection precedence.

1

Use line-of-sight 3D selection precedence for selecting 3D solids and surfaces. Also, a defining object is given selection precedence over the associated surface.

3DSELECTIONMODE has no effect when selecting 3D solids if they are displayed as 2D or 3D wireframes.