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The Conceptual Selector is enormously powerful and is extremely adaptable. The following sections detail the usage and management of this tool.

Introduction

In contrast to the classic mode, the Conceptual Selector uses the full-blown 3D model, materials, lighting, adjustable scale and editing capability. The user is able to edit: the selector geometry, materials, the set of handles, response to mouse movements, etc. All data about the Selector is stored in TCW Profiles, which are accessible for editing. the GCtrlProfiles folder contains selector variants (profiles), and the Samples sub-folder contains additional Samples. A user can create and use his own profiles.

At the moment Conceptual Selector is available only in Model Space and only for the 3D mode of selector. 
Using RedSDK imposes certain restrictions. the Conceptual Selector can be displayed only in RedSDK windows. When objects in non-RedSDK windows are edited, it will automatically force the classic selector mode tobe used. 

As is, the primary functions of the Conceptual Selector are:

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