Invert Selection

The invert selection option allows you to select a subset of objects from a geography or geographies, and then "invert" the selection so that all objects EXCEPT the ones you originally selected are highlighted in maps or tables (and as a result of their being selected in the map or table, are also selected in various plots, etc).  To use this tool in a map, simply select an object or objects with the selection tool. Then right-click, and choose "Invert selection" from the pop-up menu.  Similarly, in tables, select a subset of objects (entire rows within the table), and then right click to show the "Invert Selection" option.

One common use for the invert selection tool is in creating subset geographies, as illustrated below with the map view:

	In this example, Florida has been selected
	After right clicking on Florida and choosing "Invert selection," Florida is no longer selected, but all other locations are.  Then you can create a new geography without Florida from the selected geography. Right-click on a selected part of the map and choose "New geography from selected." SpaceStat will ask you to name your new map, and if you want to include the parent datasets with it.
	This map is the result of creating a new geography from the selected geography.

Note: If you have multiple geographies in the same map, invert selection will invert the selection in all layers and geographies. This may make things confusing if you then go on to create a new geography from selected. Just be careful to select the geography you want in the dialog.