Object Selection Mask icons

The Object Selection Mask icons let you choose which type of objects you can select in the Viewer window or Schematic view. This is useful in complex scenes where it is difficult to select a specific item without selecting everything near it.

Object Selection icons A. Objects Selection Mask B. Curve Selection Mask C. Skeleton Selection Mask D. Markers Selection Mask E. Nulls Selection Mask F. Camera Selection Mask G. Light Selection Mask H. Handle Selection Mask I. Vertex J. Pivot

For example, when selecting a Null in a scene in the Viewer window, it is hard not to select everything surrounding it. To select only the Null, disable all of the Object Selection buttons except the Nulls Selection Mask button.

The following selection types are used in the different transformation modes:

Icon	Lets you select
	Models
	3D curves
	Skeletons NoteWhen in Skeleton mode, you cannot select the model or Control rig.
	Control rig effectors
	Nulls
	Custom cameras
	Lights NoteThis option excludes the Global light.
	Handles
	Vertices NoteVertex selection is only available in Vertex mode.
	Auxiliary pivots. NotePivot selection is only available in Pivot mode.

The current Transformation and Reference modes are displayed beside the Global/Local/Layer fields. If no Transformation mode is specified, you can select all objects in the Viewer window. You can activate multiple selection types at the same time or only have one mode active.