PICKAUTO (System Variable)

Controls automatic windowing for object selection.

Type: Bitcode
Saved in: Registry
Initial value: 5

The setting is stored as a bitcode using the sum of the following values:

Value

Description

0

Turns off automatic window and crossing selection.

1

Begins a window or crossing selection if the cursor is not directly over an object when you click.

2

Begins a window or crossing selection even if the cursor is directly over an object. This option applies only when you select objects before you start a command using the click, drag, and release method.

4

Begins a window or crossing lasso selection if the cursor is not directly over an object when you click and drag.

If the Fence option is active, clicking and dragging will begin a free-form fence selection.

To specify more than one option, enter the sum of their values. For example, entering 5 specifies the bitcode 1 and bitcode 4 options.

Note: Works in conjunction with the PICKDRAG system variable.