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Visual Select Mode ​

Visual select mode allows you to select multiple documents in the tree panel for batch operations.

Entering Select Mode ​

  1. Focus the Tree panel
  2. Press v to enter select mode
  3. The current document is automatically selected

Selection Behavior ​

KeyAction
vEnter select mode
j / ↓Move down and extend selection
k / ↑Move up and shrink selection
SpaceFetch all selected documents (parallel)
EnterView fetched documents in details
EscExit select mode (only in tree panel)

Visual Indicators ​

  • Selected items show a + marker with yellow background
  • Current position is highlighted
  • Selection persists when viewing details

Workflow Example ​

Fetching Multiple Documents ​

  1. Navigate to Tree panel
  2. Press v to start selection
  3. Press j multiple times to select documents below
  4. Press Space to fetch all selected documents in parallel
  5. Press Enter to view each document's data

Comparing Documents ​

  1. Select multiple documents with v and j/k
  2. Press Space to fetch them
  3. Use Enter to cycle through and view each document
  4. Selection stays active for quick switching

Parallel Fetching ​

When you press Space with multiple documents selected:

  • All documents are fetched in parallel
  • Progress is shown in the command log
  • Faster than fetching one by one

Tips ​

  • Selection only works in the Tree panel
  • Moving to Details panel keeps your selection
  • Press Esc in Tree panel to clear selection
  • Press Esc in Details panel returns to Tree (selection preserved)

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