ChemDraw User's Manual - CambridgeSoft

Selecting Entire StructuresTo select an entire chemical structure:• Using a selection tool, double-click a bond oratom within the structure.The entire chemical structure is selected.If the chemical structure or other object is part of agroup, the entire group is selected. For moreinformation, see “Grouping Objects” on page 118.Making Multiple SelectionsTo make multiple selections or add more objects tothe selection:• Press Shift and select the other objects.You can add objects to the Selection by clicking,double-clicking, or by using the selection tools.Removing Objects from theSelectionTo remove an object from the selection:• Press Shift and select an object containedwithin the Selection rectangle by clicking,double-clicking, or with a selection tool.The object is removed from the selection.Selecting All ObjectsTo select all objects within a document window:• From the Edit menu, choose Select All.Deselecting All ObjectsTo deselect all selected objects, do one of thefollowing:• Click in any empty area in a document windowthat is outside the Selection rectangle.• Press Esc.• Select a different tool.• Select another object without holding downShift.The selected objects are deselected.Deleting ObjectsTo delete selected objects, do one of the following:• Press Delete.• Press Backspace.• From the Edit menu, choose Clear.Moving ObjectsTo move an object:1. Select the object using a selection tool.2. Point within the border of the Selectionrectangle.3. Click and drag the object.NOTE: Objects may appear within the borders of theSelection rectangle, but not be selected. Only objects that areshimmering are selected.ChemDraw 9 Manipulating Drawings • 111Using a Selection Tool