====== Select Objects ======

This page gives an overview on how to select objects from a [[227:technology:supported_formats:index|vector dataset]]. 

===== Selection via Spatial Component (Graphical selection) =====

Review the [[227:desktop:preferences:selection|selection preferences]] to define the Object selection mode : [[227:desktop:dataset:operations_indicators#activate_dataset|Active]] dataset only or all visible datasets. 

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^  [[227:desktop:map:select|On the MapCanvas]]  ^  [[227:desktop:tools:constructions#fence_construction_area|Through a Fence]]  ^  [[227:desktop:tools:create_buffer#step_5_select|Through a Buffer]]  |
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===== Selection via Attribute Component =====

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^  [[227:desktop:dataset:attribute_table#selecting row data|Through Attribute Table]]  ^  [[227:desktop:map:find_object|Through Find Objects]]  ^  [[227:desktop:map:query_objects|Through Query Objects]]  |
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===== View, Edit or Export selected Objects =====

Selected objects can be viewed, edited or exported :
  * View and edit Attribute component : [[227:desktop_ext:inspector|]]
  * Edit Spatial component : [[227:desktop:tools:edit|]]
  * Export selected objects via the [[227:desktop_ext:inspector|]].
  * Export attributes : [[227:desktop:dataset:attribute_table#Select and Export Attributes|]]