In tables we can use the mouse to select records by drawing a selection box. Ctrl-click and drag anywhere in the table to select all records with any part in the selection box. Using the Alt key makes that a deselect: Alt-Ctrl click and drag anywhere in the table to deselect records with any part of the record in the deselection box. |
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Using the mouse to select objects in a drawing window. This could be a drawing layer in a map or simply in a drawing window. |
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How to use selections to solve a one-off problem casually that would be more difficult to solve rigorously with SQL. The objective in the example's scenario is to visit a point of tourist interest while travelling. We will use mouse selection as well as the Select dialog. |
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How to manipulate selections within a query. |
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A sequence of actions using Select dialog templates. |
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How to save selections and then use them later. |
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How to transfer selections between windows. |
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Open multiple windows for the same table and open a Select dialog for each. This shows how multiple Select dialogs providing multiple selections and multiple previews for the same table can be opened and used at the same time. |