What you see is not what you get

[Cameronke]

When selecting in 3D space, usually using a gourand, edges on view, I can never select the object that I see most prominately i.e. the one closest to me in 3D space. I always pick something hidden behind it. Is there a setting that will give the nearest object priority?

Regards

 

[borgunit]

If you are talking about AutoCAD, then if you hit CTRL while selecting, it should cycle through the overlying elements of your pick point.

BU

 

[saraycad]

Did you try with HIDE mode during selection?
Regards

 

[Cameronke]

Thanks for the ideas! I will try the CTRL and see what happens Borgunit.

Saraycad, I am using the Gourand, lines on setting which is a running, rendered image. Would this be the same as the hide mode that you suggest. I cannot see what i actually pick. It is a bit like trying to lift a book off your desk but ending selecting your shoes (or anything else) under the desk!

 

[RiBeneke]

I have had similar problems in the past when picking objects on non-rendered views. Eventually I realised it was due to insufficient memory on the graphics card or the system RAM.