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ACP in-app scripting API 2026 R1

select_elements

Last update: 16.07.2026

Model.select_elements(selection='sel0', op='new', labels=None, indices=None, attached_to=None, x=None, y=None, z=None, element_type='all')

Selects element within active model and marks the selection as SELECTED.

Parameters

  • selection: The selection to update. Can be given as string (‘sel0’-‘sel5’ or ‘all’) or ObjectSelection object such as
    • model.selection
    • scene.active_set
  • op: Select operation. Valid options: all, new (default), add, remove, intersect, inverse, and none.
  • labels: List with element labels to select.
  • indices: List with element indices to select.
  • attached_to: Elements attached to entities/vertices in this list will be selected.
  • x: X-range to select.
  • y: Y-range to select.
  • z: Z-range to select.
  • element_type: Valid options: solid and shell.

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