# Can't Select Feature
**URL:** https://discourse.gplates.org/t/cant-select-feature/993
**Category:** Q&A
**Created:** [4 November 2024 17:05 UTC](https://discourse.gplates.org/t/cant-select-feature/993 "2024-11-04T17:05:18Z")
**Posts on this page:** 4
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### Author:  [@GeoStudy](https://discourse.gplates.org/u/GeoStudy)
#### Post date: [4 November 2024 17:05 UTC](https://discourse.gplates.org/t/cant-select-feature/993/1 "2024-11-04T17:05:18Z")
Hello all,
I’m a novice to the GPlates software and currently utilizing it for my class. I’ve been experiencing a reoccurring issue when running the “Choose Feature” function. When I attempt to select the boundary of any one feature, it refuses to acknowledge the command. It will however populate other features I randomly select and show them in the “clicked” feature list. One instance I was eventually able to select the boundary of my target feature after utilizing the “fill polygons”. This was not a feasible workaround when I was required to select fault/seismic zones for our other assignments. I’ve been communicating with my professor and we’re seeking the GPlates community’s help on solving this predicament.
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### Author:  [@john.cannon](https://discourse.gplates.org/u/john.cannon)
#### Post date: [5 November 2024 01:54 UTC](https://discourse.gplates.org/t/cant-select-feature/993/2 "2024-11-05T01:54:33Z")
Hi GeoStudy,
Do you have the same problem mentioned in [this thread](https://discourse.gplates.org/t/geometries-not-placing-where-mouse-cursor-is/614)? That is, when you digitize new points, are they _not_ created at the mouse cursor position?
Also, which GPlates version are you using? And are you using Windows?
If it’s the issue with wrong Qt5 DLLs getting loaded into memory, then GPlates 2.5 has a potential fix for that. Note that the previous solution I mentioned [here](https://discourse.gplates.org/t/mouse-cursor-offset-in-gplates/735/10) doesn’t fix it (ie, simply copying “gplate.exe.local” _after_ GPlates has installed won’t work - it has to be part of the GPlates installation - which is the case with GPlates 2.5).
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### Author:  [@GeoStudy](https://discourse.gplates.org/u/GeoStudy)
#### Post date: [5 November 2024 13:33 UTC](https://discourse.gplates.org/t/cant-select-feature/993/3 "2024-11-05T13:33:29Z")
john.cannon,
Thanks for the reply. I am currently operating with the GPlates 2.5.0. I just updated my computer and it operates with Windows v. 10. I’ve also only worked in the 3D orthographic view when attempting any work in GPlates. I’ve not tried to see if the problem persists in a different projection.
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### Author:  [@john.cannon](https://discourse.gplates.org/u/john.cannon)
#### Post date: [7 November 2024 02:06 UTC](https://discourse.gplates.org/t/cant-select-feature/993/4 "2024-11-07T02:06:48Z")
Thanks, hmm that’s unfortunate it’s still happening with GPlates 2.5.
Can you try digitizing new points, just to verify the problem? You basically just press the `M` key (to switch to the `Digitise New Multi-point Geometry` tool) and then click on the globe. It should create a new point right under the mouse cursor. If it doesn’t then that will confirm your issue.