# Metals List By Selection

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The **Metals List By Selection** command in RhinoArtisan works the same way as the **Metals List** command but only calculates the weight of the selected objects instead of all elements in the viewport. The generated list can be included in a **Report** or added as text in the **viewport**.

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When the command is activated, RhinoArtisan prompts the user to select the objects whose weights need to be calculated. After making a selection, a window appears displaying a list of available metals, allowing the user to choose the ones in which the weight should be calculated. Once the metals are selected, the user specifies a point in the **viewport** or an open **Report** where the calculated weights will be placed.

### **How to Use**

* Select the objects in the viewport whose weight needs to be calculated.
* Choose the desired metals from the list that appears.
* Specify a point in the viewport or an open Report to insert the calculated information.

**Advantages**

* Calculates the weight of only the selected elements, rather than everything in the viewport.
* Allows users to choose from a variety of metals for precise weight estimations.
* Inserts the calculated information as text in the viewport or within a report.
* Speeds up the workflow by focusing on specific elements rather than the entire model.

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This command is particularly useful for analyzing individual design components, providing accurate weight information for selected elements, and integrating data efficiently into project documentation.
