Save Selection Grayed Out

[JamesE117]

I have a screen cast that describes two issues. One is the "Save Selection" is grayed out under the "Select" Option and 2. I can't paint a background color. Please see: http://www.screencast.com/t/zreL7VnxJ6I1

Thanks,
Jim

[RTW1]

Hi if you watch these videos it should help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_IukgNM1fI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5ZJXnqWUPs