The following methods are associated with the buttons in 3ds Max’s Status Bar:
getCrossing()
Returns whether Crossing Selection ( true ) or Window Selection ( false ) is set.
getPluginKeysEnabled()setPluginKeysEnabled <boolean>
Get and set whether Plug-in Keyboard Shortcuts are enabled ( true ) or disabled ( false ).
getSnapState()
Returns the Snap toggle state - on ( true ) or off ( false ).
getSnapMode()
Returns the current snap type as a string - "ABSOLUTE" or "RELATIVE".
isSelectionFrozen()
Returns true if the node selection is frozen, false if not frozen
freezeSelection()
Freezes the node selection
thawSelection()
Thaws the node selection.