creo8 config.pro option documentation for: MODEL_TREE_SELECTION_PRIORITY

model_tree_selection_priority

feature_list * , design_items

Determines the selection priority in the Model Tree when you select items from the graphics window. When you select an item in graphics window, based on selection priority, the highlighted item will be located either in feature list or in design items (contributing feature). When you select the Auto Locate in Tree check box from the Show

list, the highlighted item is located in the Model Tree.

feature_list * - Locates the selected item in the feature list.

design_items - Locates the selected item in Design Items.

You can also set these values from the Model Tree. In the Model Tree, click Show

> Selection Priority . The Feature List and Design Items options are available for selection.