Applied Parameters: SelectTopologyObjects = TRUE
Summary
With an initial object selected in the design, this command is used to extend the selection to include the next higher-level object (or objects), based on logical hierarchy.
Access
This command can be accessed from the PCB Editor and the PCB Library Editor, by:
- Choosing the Edit » Select » Select Next command from the main menus.
- Using the Tab keyboard shortcut.
Quickly access the command using the S, X keyboard sequence.
Use
First, select your initial design object within the design workspace. After launching the command, the next higher-level object will also be selected, thus extending the selection based on the logical hierarchy.
The following cyclic logical selection 'flows' are supported:
- Track Segment ---> All Connected (Contiguous) Track on the Same Layer ---> All Connected Copper ---> All Electrical Objects in the Associated Net
- Connected Pad ---> All Connected (Contiguous) Track on the Same Layer ---> All Connected Copper ---> All Electrical Objects in the Associated Net
- Unconnected Pad ---> All Electrical Objects in the Associated Net
- Via ---> All Connected (Contiguous) Track on Layers Associated with Via ---> All Connected Copper ---> All Electrical Objects in the Associated Net
- Copper (Region/Polygon Pour/Fill) ---> All Connected Copper ---> All Electrical Objects in the Associated Net
- Free Pad/Via ---> All Connected (Contiguous) Track on the Same Layer as Pad, or on Layers Associated with Via---> All Connected Copper ---> All Electrical Objects in the Associated Net.
In addition, the feature caters for selection extension across multiple objects, selected across different nets in the design.

Example selection across multiple nets, extending from the initially selected track segments, up the higher-order logical hierarchy.