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description: "This page describes the Lasso Selection in Cinema 4D. Drawing a free-form loop around objects or components selects everything inside it — the flexible …"
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# Lasso Selection

> **Note:** **What is it about?**
>
> This page describes the **Lasso Selection** in **Cinema 4D**. Drawing a free-form loop around objects or components selects everything inside it — the flexible alternative to rectangle and live selection for irregular shapes.

![Image: 003467.jpg](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/003467.jpg)

Lasso selection behaves like a lasso. Drag to draw a loop around the elements you want to select. As soon as you release the mouse button, the loop is closed automatically.