Select System Object Quick Command

[LSWHEELDON]

Hello,

 

I'd really like to be able to select a truss symbol in a rigging system and then use a keyboard command to "select system objects", and not have to go through the OIP. Does such a quick command exist? If not, is there a way to create one? I've been looking through the workspace editor, but I can't find that particular function. 

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you

[TomWhiteLight]

Well, if using 2021 you could just type 'F' and then type 'sys' and it will come up in quick search and then hit enter.

 

Or could customise your workspace and place it in the right click. It will be in the Braceworks Menu Commands.

 

Let me know how you get on.

 

All the best

 

Tom W

 

 

[LSWHEELDON]

Hello Tom,

 

Thank you for the response. Yes, I am using 2021.

However, I'm not looking to use any of the three variations of "System Check...".

I am wanting to add a key command to "Select System Objects" (highlighted below), if one isn't available already.

You did point out that the "Select System Objects" command is available in the right click menu, so that helps out a little bit. Thank you for that.

I'd still like to have a key command so I can click on a piece of truss, type the command, and instantly have the connected objects of that particular rigging system highlighted, and ready for calculations.

From what I can tell, "Select System Objects" is not available in the Braceworks workspace editor... unless it's hidden somewhere unexpected? 

 

Thank you

Edited December 14, 2020 by LSWHEELDON
More info

[TomWhiteLight]

Yes, you are correct, select system objects only exists in the OIP.

 

The main reason I suggested system check is because the system check will ascertain as to wether all of your connections are properly connected which is what I assumed you were using select system objects for?

 

If this is not the case let me know what your end goal is and I can make some suggestions.

 

All the best

 

Tom W

[TomWhiteLight]

Also you might need Braceworks? for 'System Check'.

 

 

[LSWHEELDON]

Yes, I am running Braceworks 2021.

I'm just looking to quickly highlight the rigging system objects so I can run "Calculate Selected".

 

Perhaps this "Select System Objects" could be added to the Braceworks workspace editor in SP3?

[TomWhiteLight]

Ah with you.

 

let me ask internally if not I will add it as a feature request.

[Martin.J]

DigUp the Subject.

 

Can we now find the shortcut or Create a Vectorscript for 'select rigging object'

Thank's for return

[jcogdell]

@Martin.J
All of the truss object commands (select system objects, change trim height, etc...) are available in the object context menu (right click on the truss).

[Martin.J]

Thank's @jcogdell.

 

Did you know where find the Keyboard Shortcut ? 

I find in 2025 and know "Edit - Select object connected" no works on Truss....

 

[jcogdell]

'Select connected object' is not related to trusses or really Spotlight. 
Currently the select system object command is not available to short cut key, I've already discussed this with our dev team and its on the quality of life improvement list

[Mike Wright]

I'm going to add my voice to the request for a 'select system objects' shortcut.  It's one of my most commonly used commands.  One of the limitations of having it in the OIP is that you can no longer use other keyboard shortcuts once you have clicked it.  For instance, to change view or delete the selected system.

 

Ignore the top bit!  It's now in the right click menu!  The below still stands though.

 

It is also a frustration when you have a complex system with sub-hangs etc. that 'select system objects' does not follow the same set of logical options as 'change trim height of system' (ie connected, stacked, entire).  Very often when working with complex rigs with different systems in close proximity, I will have to select one system then individually select the objects that comprise other systems that are connected.  This is the only way of avoiding selecting unwanted objects which would happen with marquee select mode.  Maybe I am unusual in that my default for Braceworks calculations is 'calculate selected' (for which I have a custom keyboard shortcut).

 

I'd be interested in others workflows.

Edited yesterday at 03:08 PM by Mike Wright

[aheininen]

11 minutes ago, Mike Wright said:

It is also a frustration when you have a complex system with sub-hangs etc. that 'select system objects' does not follow the same set of logical options as 'change trim height of system' (ie connected, stacked, entire).  Very often when working with complex rigs with different systems in close proximity, I will have to select one system then individually select the objects that comprise other systems that are connected.  This is the only way of avoiding selecting unwanted objects which would happen with marquee select mode.  Maybe I am unusual in that my default for Braceworks calculations is 'calculate selected' (for which I have a custom keyboard shortcut).

 

I'd be interested in others workflows.

Spot on Mike. Sometimes you just need select complex systems and at the moment you can't make it happen easily. Would be nice to be able to select like you said.

 

I usually "calculate selected" at the beginning of process and only at last "calculate all" when I know that warnings and errors should be minimal. To me it is easier to bite small pieces first and after that take bigger bites.