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In a 2D vector program like Illustrator, the most versatile selection interface I can imagine would be the ability to use any path as a selection marquee and/or as a cutting path. Far more elegant solution than an array of separate selection tools.

As for selection/replacement by attributes, Adobe already owns the best treatment for this ever to occur in a mainstream vector drawing program: FreeHand's Graphic Find & Replace.

JET

The part with Illustrator being a 2D program and 3ds Max being a 3D program doesn't make any difference - we are basically talking about the same things -> points, paths (edges), and faces. I just think that 3ds Max is way smarter - you have every possibility of selecting certain faces or points of choice.

I like your idea of a "selection marquee" though, and correct me if I am wrong (I have very poor knowledge of Free Hand), but what you mean is a selection tool, that behaves the same way as the "pen tool" in Illustrator? That could become very handy :)

Anyway, I still believe that there are many other ways to select smarter... I personally don't mind an array of selection tools - but still I agree that a pen selection tool would be great, and so would a "circular selection tool" - see why in my example: <http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/Martink21_2009/flower.jpg>

There is nothing in your example that would not be addressed by the ability to convert a path into a selection. You would draw the circle, rightClick, and choose Make Selection from the cursor menu.

One of the [many] problems with Illustrator's selection interface is there is no provision for chosing between contact sensitive and enclose modes, as other drawing programs provide.

      I personally don't mind an array of selection tools




I do. It's horribly inelegant. Illustrator already has several examples of multiple tools that collectively can't do as well as a single tool does in other programs. It makes for too many tool changes, too much clutter, needless tedium.

For one example, note that there are six "different" text tools--yet Illustrator's text handling interface is among the worst.

JET

"There is nothing in your example that would not be addressed by the ability to convert a path into a selection. You would draw the circle, rightClick, and choose Make Selection from the cursor menu."

I guess I misunderstood you then, probably due to my lack of experience with Free Hand, but I see your point now... If you would be able to take all tools like ellipsee, polygons, rectangles and so forth, and convert them to a selection, you would have a very powerful tool at your hands.

But can we agree that the selection methods today areridiculousus in Illustrator? ;)

the ONLY thing Illustrator need is a

RECTANGULAR WINDOW SELECTION TOOL

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LIKE ALL THE OTHER, similar software

the ONLY thing Illustrator need is a

RECTANGULAR WINDOW SELECTION TOOL

WINDOW SELECTION TOOL
WINDOW SELECTION TOOL
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WINDOW SELECTION TOOLWINDOW SELECTION TOOL.............so that all the object which are INSIDE the selction are selected

so that all the object which are INSIDE the selction are selected
so that all the object which are INSIDE the selction are selected
so that all the object which are INSIDE the selction are selected
so that all the object which are INSIDE the selction are selected
so that all the object which are INSIDE the selction are selected

LIKE ALL THE OTHER, similar software

ps: sorry for this typical layout, but I am Sooooo frustrated about this!

Additional tool clutter is THE LAST thing needed in this program.

Pep, all that's needed for the functionality you are so poorly trying to describe is a "Contact Sensitive" toggle setting for the existing marquee selection tools.

JET

I use 3D MAX and not just that I lack, and as much as AI.

Indd in fact often happens left characters in the text and it is dangerous.

The methods of marking my momentary lack of facilities to enable and disable hidden option in the preferences:
- Object Selection by Path Only
- Type Object Selection by Patch Only

I lack a working day within the instantaneous access when using the select tool for example, by holding down Alt key, this would be very better for me without having to continuously enter the Outline mode.

The thing about 3ds Max's selection methods was just to show you all (and the programmers), that there are so many other possibilities better than the selection tools given in Illustrator... It wasn't a final answer, but I posted it so we could debate on various selection methods in various programs to make Illustrator even better!

And many users of Illustrator obviously don't know, what they are missing :)

Cheers to you all! And keep coming with more suggestions :)