Picking mode allows you to select and move objects, such as points, curves, and planes.

To enter picking mode, click Select  . To leave picking mode (that is, switch back to viewing mode), click Rotate   or Pan  .

To temporarily enter picking mode when you are in viewing mode, hold Ctrl+Shift. When you release the Ctrl+Shift keys, you will return to viewing mode.

When you click Select   to enter picking mode, a toolbar icon appears to enable you to change the selection method:

For details, see Viewer Toolbar.