How to Select Multiple Parts in FreeCAD: Mastering Multiple Selections in FreeCADDesign EnthusiastSep 12, 2025Table of ContentsTips 1:FAQTable of ContentsTips 1FAQSelect Multiple Parts in FreeCADQuick tips to select, group, and edit parts in FreeCAD.Try Selection ShortcutsWhen working in FreeCAD, efficiently selecting multiple parts is essential for editing, grouping, or applying operations to several objects simultaneously. To select multiple parts in FreeCAD, you can use a combination of keyboard shortcuts and mouse clicks. Hold the Ctrl key and left-click each part in the 3D view or the model tree to add them to your selection. If you wish to select a consecutive range of objects in the model tree, you can click the first item, then hold Shift and click the last item in the range; all intermediates will be selected. For designers like myself, precise multi-selection is crucial for batch editing materials, aligning objects, or applying global transformations. This workflow is especially useful when drafting a space in detail, such as in a 3D floor planner, where managing multiple components seamlessly can save time and minimize errors.Tips 1:To quickly clear your selection, click in an empty area of the 3D view or press Esc. You can also use box selection by dragging the mouse while holding Ctrl to select several items at once, making it easier to handle complex models.FAQQ: Can I select objects from both the model tree and the 3D view simultaneously?A: Yes, you can use Ctrl while alternating your selection between both the model tree and the 3D view.Q: Is there a “select all” shortcut in FreeCAD?A: Yes, you can press Ctrl+A in the model tree or 3D view to select all visible objects.Q: Does multi-selection work in every FreeCAD workbench?A: Most workbenches support multi-selection, but some specialized workbenches may vary in the exact selection behavior.Q: Can I group selected parts once they’re highlighted?A: Yes, after selecting multiple parts, right-click and choose “Create Group” or use the Part menu functions to group objects for better organization.Q: Will selecting multiple parts also let me apply the same transformation or operation to all of them at once?A: Yes, with multiple parts selected, operations such as move, rotate, or assigning properties apply collectively to the entire selection.Try Selection ShortcutsPlease check with customer service before testing new feature.Select Multiple Parts in FreeCADQuick tips to select, group, and edit parts in FreeCAD.Try Selection Shortcuts