The Dynamic Tool Palette contains tools that apply to the selected module and model. These tools are called dynamic because the available tools change whenever the module or model is changed.
Many of the dynamic tools are used for selecting a specific entity such as a mesh node, or a grid cell. It is necessary to first select some objects before issuing many of the commands in SMS. For example, to delete a specific node requires that the node be selected and then the Delete command issued. Specific tools are described as part of module and model descriptions.
Most of the selection tools follow a standard selection protocol. One item can be selected by clicking on the item. When a new item is selected, any other selected items are unselected.
In many cases, multiple items need to be selected. If the SHIFT key is held down while clicking on individual items, the items are added to the set of selected items. A previously selected item can be unselected by holding down the SHIFT key and clicking on it again. This removes the item from the set of selected items without affecting other selected items. Multiple objects can also be selected by dragging. The user may drag a box around the items to be selected, or hold down the CONTROL key and drag an arrow through the items to be selected. If the SHIFT key is held down while dragging a selection, previously selected entities are deselected, and previously unselected entities are selected.
Other commands for selecting multiple objects such as Select With Poly can be found in the Edit menu.
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Mesh Module Tools
Map Module Tools
Data
Module Tools
Cartesian Grid Module Tools
Boundary Fitted Grid Module Tools
1D River Module Tools
1D Grid Module Tools
Particle Module Tools