I too agree, selecting a whole bunch of objects is a real pain! What I do is the first time I import a large multi-part object is to create Color familes for each major group. It's a pain the first time but after that you can select by color. I often use the Invert Selction item in the Select Options pop-up. A lot of times it's easier to select what you don't want and then invert it. Also if you select several objects and then Solo them, all the pop-ups will only show what's currently soloed. HTH - Dan