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# Status Bar Buttons

The following methods are associated with the buttons in 3ds Max’s Status Bar:

    getCrossing()

Returns whether Crossing Selection ( true ) or Window Selection ( false ) is set.

    getPluginKeysEnabled()setPluginKeysEnabled <boolean>

Get and set whether Plug-in Keyboard Shortcuts are enabled ( true ) or disabled ( false ).

    getSnapState()

Returns the Snap toggle state - on ( true ) or off ( false ).

    getSnapMode()

Returns the current snap type as a string - "ABSOLUTE" or "RELATIVE".

    isSelectionFrozen()

Returns true if the node selection is frozen, false if not frozen

    freezeSelection()

Freezes the node selection

    thawSelection()

Thaws the node selection.

#### See Also

- Status Bar

- Prompt Line

- Coordinate Display

- Progress Bar Display

- Interface: StatusPanel