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title: "Ring Selection"
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description: "This page covers the Ring Selection tool in Cinema 4D. Unlike the loop selection, it picks the parallel elements running around a ring — for example every …"
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# Ring Selection

> **Note:** **What is it about?**
>
> This page covers the **Ring Selection tool** in **Cinema 4D**. Unlike the loop selection, it picks the parallel elements running around a ring — for example every edge crossing a cylinder — which is handy for preparing loop cuts and even spacing.

This tool is the same as [Loop Selection](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/html/TOOLLOOPSELECTION.html.md) except it selects elements that form a broad ring-shape. The tool works in all three modes (point, edge and polygon).

![Image: 003484.jpg](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/003484.jpg)\
From left to right: Ring Selection in polygon, edge and point mode.

You can adjust the loop length by pressing and holding the LMB.