diff --git a/common/tool/selection_conditions.cpp b/common/tool/selection_conditions.cpp
index 80a10cef95..22ccd22e37 100644
--- a/common/tool/selection_conditions.cpp
+++ b/common/tool/selection_conditions.cpp
@@ -190,3 +190,9 @@ SELECTION_CONDITION operator&&( const SELECTION_CONDITION& aConditionA,
 {
     return std::bind( &SELECTION_CONDITIONS::andFunc, aConditionA, aConditionB, _1 );
 }
+
+
+SELECTION_CONDITION operator!( const SELECTION_CONDITION& aCondition )
+{
+    return std::bind( &SELECTION_CONDITIONS::notFunc, aCondition, _1 );
+}
diff --git a/eeschema/CMakeLists.txt b/eeschema/CMakeLists.txt
index 2e8626b37a..1ec808d1f7 100644
--- a/eeschema/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/eeschema/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -244,6 +244,7 @@ set( EESCHEMA_SRCS
     tools/sch_drawing_tool.cpp
     tools/sch_edit_tool.cpp
     tools/sch_editor_control.cpp
+    tools/sch_inspection_tool.cpp
     tools/sch_picker_tool.cpp
     tools/sch_selection_tool.cpp
     tools/selection.cpp
diff --git a/eeschema/block.cpp b/eeschema/block.cpp
index b420a86501..3a5aaaeedb 100644
--- a/eeschema/block.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/block.cpp
@@ -50,41 +50,6 @@
 #include <view/view_group.h>
 
 
-int SCH_EDIT_FRAME::BlockCommand( EDA_KEY key )
-{
-    int cmd = BLOCK_IDLE;
-
-    switch( key )
-    {
-    default:
-        cmd = key & 0xFF;
-        break;
-
-    case 0:
-        cmd = BLOCK_MOVE;
-        break;
-
-    case GR_KB_SHIFT:
-        cmd = BLOCK_DUPLICATE;
-        break;
-
-    case GR_KB_CTRL:
-        cmd = BLOCK_DRAG;
-        break;
-
-    case GR_KB_SHIFTCTRL:
-        cmd = BLOCK_DELETE;
-        break;
-
-    case MOUSE_MIDDLE:
-        cmd = BLOCK_ZOOM;
-        break;
-    }
-
-    return cmd;
-}
-
-
 void SCH_EDIT_FRAME::InitBlockPasteInfos()
 {
     wxFAIL_MSG( "How did we get here?  Should have gone through modern toolset..." );
diff --git a/eeschema/eeschema_id.h b/eeschema/eeschema_id.h
index 2aba0e51e6..3962f32596 100644
--- a/eeschema/eeschema_id.h
+++ b/eeschema/eeschema_id.h
@@ -151,7 +151,6 @@ enum id_eeschema_frm
     ID_POPUP_SCH_ADD_JUNCTION,
     ID_POPUP_SCH_ADD_LABEL,
     ID_POPUP_SCH_ADD_GLABEL,
-    ID_POPUP_SCH_GETINFO_MARKER,
     ID_POPUP_END_RANGE,
 
     // Dynamically bound in AddMenusForBus()
@@ -175,7 +174,6 @@ enum id_eeschema_frm
     // Change orientation command IDs.
     ID_SCH_MIRROR_X,
     ID_SCH_MIRROR_Y,
-    ID_SCH_ORIENT_NORMAL,
 
     ID_SCH_ROTATE_CLOCKWISE,
     ID_SCH_ROTATE_COUNTERCLOCKWISE,
diff --git a/eeschema/onrightclick.cpp b/eeschema/onrightclick.cpp
index 260151f6d3..d2b1c4baef 100644
--- a/eeschema/onrightclick.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/onrightclick.cpp
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@
 #include <fctsys.h>
 #include <eeschema_id.h>
 #include <sch_draw_panel.h>
-#include <confirm.h>
 #include <sch_edit_frame.h>
 #include <menus_helpers.h>
 
@@ -35,22 +34,15 @@
 #include <connection_graph.h>
 #include <general.h>
 #include <hotkeys.h>
-#include <netlist_object.h>
 #include <sch_bus_entry.h>
-#include <sch_marker.h>
-#include <sch_text.h>
 #include <sch_junction.h>
 #include <sch_component.h>
 #include <sch_line.h>
-#include <sch_no_connect.h>
 #include <sch_sheet.h>
 #include <sch_sheet_path.h>
-#include <sch_bitmap.h>
 #include <symbol_lib_table.h>
-#include <sch_connection.h>
 #include <sch_view.h>
 
-#include <iostream>
 #include <tool/tool_manager.h>
 #include <tools/sch_actions.h>
 #include <tools/sch_selection_tool.h>
@@ -60,33 +52,13 @@ static void AddMenusForBus( wxMenu* PopMenu, SCH_LINE* Bus, SCH_EDIT_FRAME* fram
 static void AddMenusForHierchicalSheet( wxMenu* PopMenu, SCH_SHEET* Sheet );
 static void AddMenusForComponent( wxMenu* PopMenu, SCH_COMPONENT* Component,
                                   SYMBOL_LIB_TABLE* aLibs );
-static void AddMenusForMarkers( wxMenu* aPopMenu, SCH_MARKER* aMarker, SCH_EDIT_FRAME* aFrame );
 
 
 bool SCH_EDIT_FRAME::OnRightClick( const wxPoint& aPosition, wxMenu* PopMenu )
 {
-    SCH_SELECTION_TOOL* selTool = GetToolManager()->GetTool<SCH_SELECTION_TOOL>();
     SCH_ITEM*           item = GetScreen()->GetCurItem();
     wxString            msg;
 
-    // Ugly hack, clear any highligthed symbol, because the HIGHLIGHT flag create issues when creating menus
-    // Will be fixed later
-    GetCanvas()->GetView()->HighlightItem( nullptr, nullptr );
-
-    // Do not start a block command on context menu.
-    m_canvas->SetCanStartBlock( -1 );
-
-    // Try to locate items at cursor position.
-    if( item == NULL || item->GetEditFlags() == 0 )
-    {
-        bool actionCancelled = false;
-        item = selTool->SelectPoint( aPosition, SCH_COLLECTOR::AllItemsButPins, &actionCancelled );
-
-        // If the clarify item selection context menu is aborted, don't show the context menu.
-        if( item == NULL && actionCancelled )
-            return false;
-    }
-
     // If a command is in progress: add "cancel" and "end tool" menu
     if( GetToolId() != ID_NO_TOOL_SELECTED )
     {
@@ -118,19 +90,10 @@ bool SCH_EDIT_FRAME::OnRightClick( const wxPoint& aPosition, wxMenu* PopMenu )
 
     switch( item->Type() )
     {
-    case SCH_NO_CONNECT_T:
-        AddMenuItem( PopMenu, ID_SCH_DELETE, _( "Delete No Connect" ),
-                     KiBitmap( delete_xpm ) );
-        break;
-
     case SCH_JUNCTION_T:
         addJunctionMenuEntries( PopMenu, (SCH_JUNCTION*) item );
         break;
 
-    case SCH_MARKER_T:
-        AddMenusForMarkers( PopMenu, (SCH_MARKER*) item, this );
-        break;
-
     case SCH_COMPONENT_T:
         AddMenusForComponent( PopMenu, (SCH_COMPONENT*) item, Prj().SchSymbolLibTable() );
         break;
@@ -153,7 +116,6 @@ bool SCH_EDIT_FRAME::OnRightClick( const wxPoint& aPosition, wxMenu* PopMenu )
         break;
     }
 
-    PopMenu->AppendSeparator();
     return true;
 }
 
@@ -341,10 +303,3 @@ void AddMenusForHierchicalSheet( wxMenu* PopMenu, SCH_SHEET* Sheet )
 }
 
 
-void AddMenusForMarkers( wxMenu* aPopMenu, SCH_MARKER* aMarker, SCH_EDIT_FRAME* aFrame )
-{
-    AddMenuItem( aPopMenu, ID_POPUP_SCH_GETINFO_MARKER, _( "Marker Error Info" ),
-                 KiBitmap( info_xpm ) );
-}
-
-
diff --git a/eeschema/sch_edit_frame.h b/eeschema/sch_edit_frame.h
index 2f57754ba5..3351531d2b 100644
--- a/eeschema/sch_edit_frame.h
+++ b/eeschema/sch_edit_frame.h
@@ -1140,16 +1140,6 @@ public:
      */
     void InitBlockPasteInfos() override;
 
-    /**
-     * Return the block command internal code (BLOCK_MOVE, BLOCK_DUPLICATE...)
-     * corresponding to the keys pressed (ALT, SHIFT, SHIFT ALT ..) when
-     * block command is started by dragging the mouse.
-     *
-     * @param aKey = the key modifiers (Alt, Shift ...)
-     * @return the block command id (BLOCK_MOVE, BLOCK_DUPLICATE...)
-     */
-    virtual int BlockCommand( EDA_KEY aKey ) override;
-
     /**
      * Call after HandleBlockEnd, when a block command needs to be executed after the block
      * is moved to its new place.
diff --git a/eeschema/sch_painter.cpp b/eeschema/sch_painter.cpp
index a64ede24e0..f1452c709d 100644
--- a/eeschema/sch_painter.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/sch_painter.cpp
@@ -1416,10 +1416,9 @@ void SCH_PAINTER::draw( SCH_MARKER *aMarker, int aLayer )
     SHAPE_LINE_CHAIN polygon;
     aMarker->ShapeToPolygon( polygon );
 
-    COLOR4D color = m_schSettings.GetLayerColor( LAYER_ERC_WARN );
-
-    if( aMarker->GetErrorLevel() == MARKER_BASE::MARKER_SEVERITY_ERROR )
-        color = m_schSettings.GetLayerColor( LAYER_ERC_ERR );
+    int layer = aMarker->GetErrorLevel() == MARKER_BASE::MARKER_SEVERITY_ERROR ? LAYER_ERC_ERR
+                                                                               : LAYER_ERC_WARN;
+    COLOR4D color = getRenderColor( aMarker, layer, false );
 
     m_gal->Save();
     m_gal->Translate( aMarker->GetPosition() );
diff --git a/eeschema/schedit.cpp b/eeschema/schedit.cpp
index b9e1f6aade..1fab4d9863 100644
--- a/eeschema/schedit.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/schedit.cpp
@@ -74,7 +74,6 @@
     case ID_POPUP_SCH_LEAVE_SHEET:
     case ID_POPUP_SCH_ADD_JUNCTION:
     case ID_POPUP_SCH_ADD_LABEL:
-    case ID_POPUP_SCH_GETINFO_MARKER:
         /* At this point: Do nothing. these commands do not need to stop the
          * current command (mainly a block command) or reset the current state
          * They will be executed later, in next switch structure.
@@ -182,12 +181,6 @@
         }
         break;
 
-    case ID_POPUP_SCH_GETINFO_MARKER:
-        if( item && item->Type() == SCH_MARKER_T )
-            ( (SCH_MARKER*) item )->DisplayMarkerInfo( this );
-
-        break;
-
     default:        // Log error:
         wxFAIL_MSG( wxString::Format( "Cannot process command event ID %d", event.GetId() ) );
         break;
diff --git a/eeschema/tools/sch_actions.cpp b/eeschema/tools/sch_actions.cpp
index fb43459c71..871fa42b88 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/sch_actions.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/tools/sch_actions.cpp
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@
 #include <tools/sch_selection_tool.h>
 #include <tools/sch_actions.h>
 #include <tools/sch_edit_tool.h>
+#include <tools/sch_inspection_tool.h>
 #include <tool/zoom_tool.h>
 
 
@@ -261,4 +262,5 @@ void SCH_ACTIONS::RegisterAllTools( TOOL_MANAGER* aToolManager )
     aToolManager->RegisterTool( new SCH_PICKER_TOOL );
     aToolManager->RegisterTool( new SCH_DRAWING_TOOL );
     aToolManager->RegisterTool( new SCH_EDIT_TOOL );
+    aToolManager->RegisterTool( new SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL );
 }
diff --git a/eeschema/tools/sch_actions.h b/eeschema/tools/sch_actions.h
index ca7fdf125c..7e7a45b216 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/sch_actions.h
+++ b/eeschema/tools/sch_actions.h
@@ -132,7 +132,6 @@ public:
     static TOOL_ACTION editValue;
     static TOOL_ACTION editFootprint;
     static TOOL_ACTION autoplaceFields;
-    static TOOL_ACTION showDatasheet;
     static TOOL_ACTION doDelete;
     static TOOL_ACTION addJunction;
     static TOOL_ACTION addLabel;
@@ -144,6 +143,10 @@ public:
     static TOOL_ACTION toGLabel;
     static TOOL_ACTION toText;
 
+    /// Inspection
+    static TOOL_ACTION showDatasheet;
+    static TOOL_ACTION showMarkerInfo;
+
     /// Clipboard
     static TOOL_ACTION cut;
     static TOOL_ACTION copy;
diff --git a/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_tool.cpp b/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_tool.cpp
index c3d4935252..8d8c4cfcf5 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_tool.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_tool.cpp
@@ -111,11 +111,6 @@ TOOL_ACTION SCH_ACTIONS::autoplaceFields( "eeschema.InteractiveEdit.autoplaceFie
         _( "Autoplace Fields" ), _( "Runs the automatic placement algorithm on the symbol's fields" ),
         autoplace_fields_xpm );
 
-TOOL_ACTION SCH_ACTIONS::showDatasheet( "eeschema.InteractiveEdit.showDatasheet",
-        AS_GLOBAL, TOOL_ACTION::LegacyHotKey( HK_SHOW_COMPONENT_DATASHEET ),
-        _( "Show Datasheet" ), _( "Opens the datasheet in a browser" ),
-        datasheet_xpm );
-
 TOOL_ACTION SCH_ACTIONS::toShapeSlash( "eeschema.InteractiveEdit.toShapeSlash",
         AS_GLOBAL, 0,
         _( "Set Bus Entry Shape /" ), _( "Change the bus entry shape to /" ),
@@ -223,6 +218,29 @@ bool SCH_EDIT_TOOL::Init()
         }
     };
 
+    auto hasPropertiesCondition = []  ( const SELECTION& aSel ) {
+        if( aSel.GetSize() != 1 )
+            return false;
+
+        switch( static_cast<EDA_ITEM*>( aSel.GetItem( 0 ) )->Type() )
+        {
+        case SCH_MARKER_T:
+        case SCH_JUNCTION_T:
+        case SCH_NO_CONNECT_T:
+        case SCH_BUS_WIRE_ENTRY_T:
+        case SCH_BUS_BUS_ENTRY_T:
+        case SCH_LINE_T:
+        case SCH_SHEET_PIN_T:
+        case SCH_PIN_T:
+            return false;
+        default:
+            return true;
+        }
+    };
+
+    auto notJustMarkersCondition = SELECTION_CONDITIONS::MoreThan( 0 )
+                                   && !SELECTION_CONDITIONS::OnlyType( SCH_MARKER_T );
+
     auto toLabelCondition = SELECTION_CONDITIONS::Count( 1 )
                                 && ( SELECTION_CONDITIONS::HasType( SCH_GLOBAL_LABEL_T )
                                   || SELECTION_CONDITIONS::HasType( SCH_HIER_LABEL_T )
@@ -275,10 +293,10 @@ bool SCH_EDIT_TOOL::Init()
     ctxMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::rotateCW, orientatableCondition );
     ctxMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::mirrorX, orientatableCondition );
     ctxMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::mirrorY, orientatableCondition );
-    ctxMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::duplicate, SELECTION_CONDITIONS::NotEmpty );
+    ctxMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::duplicate, notJustMarkersCondition );
     ctxMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::doDelete, SELECTION_CONDITIONS::NotEmpty );
 
-    ctxMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::properties, SELECTION_CONDITIONS::Count( 1 ) );
+    ctxMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::properties, hasPropertiesCondition );
     ctxMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::editReference, singleComponentCondition );
     ctxMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::editValue, singleComponentCondition );
     ctxMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::editFootprint, singleComponentCondition );
@@ -300,7 +318,7 @@ bool SCH_EDIT_TOOL::Init()
     drawingMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::mirrorX, orientatableCondition, 200 );
     drawingMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::mirrorY, orientatableCondition, 200 );
 
-    drawingMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::properties, SELECTION_CONDITIONS::Count( 1 ), 200 );
+    drawingMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::properties, hasPropertiesCondition, 200 );
     drawingMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::editReference, singleComponentCondition, 200 );
     drawingMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::editValue, singleComponentCondition, 200 );
     drawingMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::editFootprint, singleComponentCondition, 200 );
@@ -321,10 +339,10 @@ bool SCH_EDIT_TOOL::Init()
     selToolMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::rotateCW, orientatableCondition, 200 );
     selToolMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::mirrorX, orientatableCondition, 200 );
     selToolMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::mirrorY, orientatableCondition, 200 );
-    selToolMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::duplicate, SELECTION_CONDITIONS::NotEmpty, 200 );
+    selToolMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::duplicate, notJustMarkersCondition, 200 );
     selToolMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::doDelete, SELECTION_CONDITIONS::NotEmpty, 200 );
 
-    selToolMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::properties, SELECTION_CONDITIONS::Count( 1 ), 200 );
+    selToolMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::properties, hasPropertiesCondition, 200 );
     selToolMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::editReference, singleSymbolCondition, 200 );
     selToolMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::editValue, singleSymbolCondition, 200 );
     selToolMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::editFootprint, singleSymbolCondition, 200 );
@@ -1296,23 +1314,6 @@ int SCH_EDIT_TOOL::AutoplaceFields( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
 }
 
 
-int SCH_EDIT_TOOL::ShowDatasheet( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
-{
-    SELECTION& selection = m_selectionTool->RequestSelection( SCH_COLLECTOR::ComponentsOnly );
-
-    if( selection.Empty() )
-        return 0;
-
-    SCH_COMPONENT* component = (SCH_COMPONENT*) selection.GetItem( 0 );
-    wxString       datasheet = component->GetField( DATASHEET )->GetText();
-
-    if( !datasheet.IsEmpty() )
-        GetAssociatedDocument( m_frame, datasheet );
-
-    return 0;
-}
-
-
 int SCH_EDIT_TOOL::Properties( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
 {
     SELECTION& selection = m_selectionTool->RequestSelection( SCH_COLLECTOR::EditableItems );
@@ -1500,7 +1501,6 @@ void SCH_EDIT_TOOL::setTransitions()
     Go( &SCH_EDIT_TOOL::EditField,          SCH_ACTIONS::editValue.MakeEvent() );
     Go( &SCH_EDIT_TOOL::EditField,          SCH_ACTIONS::editFootprint.MakeEvent() );
     Go( &SCH_EDIT_TOOL::AutoplaceFields,    SCH_ACTIONS::autoplaceFields.MakeEvent() );
-    Go( &SCH_EDIT_TOOL::ShowDatasheet,      SCH_ACTIONS::showDatasheet.MakeEvent() );
 
     Go( &SCH_EDIT_TOOL::ChangeShape,        SCH_ACTIONS::toShapeSlash.MakeEvent() );
     Go( &SCH_EDIT_TOOL::ChangeShape,        SCH_ACTIONS::toShapeBackslash.MakeEvent() );
diff --git a/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_tool.h b/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_tool.h
index f084144f06..1f0efd661e 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_tool.h
+++ b/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_tool.h
@@ -46,10 +46,7 @@ public:
     void Reset( RESET_REASON aReason ) override;
 
     ///> Get the SCH_DRAWING_TOOL top-level context menu
-    inline TOOL_MENU& GetToolMenu()
-    {
-        return m_menu;
-    }
+    inline TOOL_MENU& GetToolMenu() { return m_menu; }
 
     /**
      * Function Main()
@@ -67,7 +64,6 @@ public:
     int Properties( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent );
     int EditField( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent );
     int AutoplaceFields( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent );
-    int ShowDatasheet( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent );
 
     int ChangeShape( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent );
     int ChangeTextType( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent );
diff --git a/eeschema/tools/sch_inspection_tool.cpp b/eeschema/tools/sch_inspection_tool.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..e165afa0a6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/eeschema/tools/sch_inspection_tool.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,149 @@
+/*
+ * This program source code file is part of KiCad, a free EDA CAD application.
+ *
+ * Copyright (C) 2019 KiCad Developers, see AUTHORS.txt for contributors.
+ *
+ * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
+ * modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License
+ * as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2
+ * of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with this program; if not, you may find one here:
+ * http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html
+ * or you may search the http://www.gnu.org website for the version 2 license,
+ * or you may write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
+ * 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA  02110-1301, USA
+ */
+
+#include <tools/sch_actions.h>
+#include <tools/sch_inspection_tool.h>
+#include <tools/sch_selection_tool.h>
+#include <view/view_controls.h>
+#include <sch_component.h>
+#include <sch_marker.h>
+#include <hotkeys.h>
+#include <confirm.h>
+#include <tool/conditional_menu.h>
+#include <tool/selection_conditions.h>
+#include <tool/selection.h>
+#include <tool/tool_manager.h>
+#include <sch_view.h>
+#include <sch_edit_frame.h>
+#include <eda_doc.h>
+
+
+TOOL_ACTION SCH_ACTIONS::showDatasheet( "eeschema.InspectionTool.showDatasheet",
+        AS_GLOBAL, TOOL_ACTION::LegacyHotKey( HK_SHOW_COMPONENT_DATASHEET ),
+        _( "Show Datasheet" ), _( "Opens the datasheet in a browser" ),
+        datasheet_xpm );
+
+TOOL_ACTION SCH_ACTIONS::showMarkerInfo( "eeschema.InspectionTool.showMarkerInfo",
+        AS_GLOBAL, 0,
+        _( "Show Marker Info" ), _( "Display the marker's info in a dialog" ),
+        info_xpm );
+
+
+SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL::SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL()
+    : TOOL_INTERACTIVE( "eeschema.InspectionTool" ),
+      m_selectionTool( nullptr ),
+      m_view( nullptr ),
+      m_controls( nullptr ),
+      m_frame( nullptr )
+{
+}
+
+
+bool SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL::Init()
+{
+    m_frame = getEditFrame<SCH_EDIT_FRAME>();
+    m_selectionTool = m_toolMgr->GetTool<SCH_SELECTION_TOOL>();
+
+    if( !m_selectionTool )
+    {
+        DisplayError( NULL, _( "eeshema.InteractiveSelection tool is not available" ) );
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    auto singleMarkerCondition = SELECTION_CONDITIONS::OnlyType( SCH_MARKER_T )
+                                 && SELECTION_CONDITIONS::Count( 1 );
+
+    auto singleSymbolCondition = [] (const SELECTION& aSel ) {
+        if( aSel.GetSize() == 1 )
+        {
+            SCH_COMPONENT* comp = dynamic_cast<SCH_COMPONENT*>( aSel.GetItem( 0 ) );
+
+            if( comp )
+            {
+                auto partRef = comp->GetPartRef().lock();
+                return !partRef || !partRef->IsPower();
+            }
+        }
+
+        return false;
+    };
+
+    // Add inspection actions to the selection tool menu
+    //
+    CONDITIONAL_MENU& selToolMenu = m_selectionTool->GetToolMenu().GetMenu();
+
+    selToolMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::showDatasheet, singleSymbolCondition, 400 );
+    selToolMenu.AddItem( SCH_ACTIONS::showMarkerInfo, singleMarkerCondition, 400 );
+
+    return true;
+}
+
+
+void SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL::Reset( RESET_REASON aReason )
+{
+    m_view = static_cast<KIGFX::SCH_VIEW*>( getView() );
+    m_controls = getViewControls();
+    m_frame = getEditFrame<SCH_EDIT_FRAME>();
+}
+
+
+int SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL::ShowDatasheet( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
+{
+    SELECTION& selection = m_selectionTool->RequestSelection( SCH_COLLECTOR::ComponentsOnly );
+
+    if( selection.Empty() )
+        return 0;
+
+    SCH_COMPONENT* component = (SCH_COMPONENT*) selection.GetItem( 0 );
+    wxString       datasheet = component->GetField( DATASHEET )->GetText();
+
+    if( !datasheet.IsEmpty() )
+        GetAssociatedDocument( m_frame, datasheet );
+
+    return 0;
+}
+
+
+int SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL::ShowMarkerInfo( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
+{
+    SELECTION& selection = m_selectionTool->GetSelection();
+
+    if( selection.Empty() )
+        return 0;
+
+    SCH_MARKER* marker = dynamic_cast<SCH_MARKER*>( selection.GetItem( 0 ) );
+
+    if( marker )
+        marker->DisplayMarkerInfo( m_frame );
+
+    return 0;
+}
+
+
+void SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL::setTransitions()
+{
+    Go( &SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL::ShowDatasheet,      SCH_ACTIONS::showDatasheet.MakeEvent() );
+    Go( &SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL::ShowMarkerInfo,     SCH_ACTIONS::showMarkerInfo.MakeEvent() );
+}
+
+
diff --git a/eeschema/tools/sch_inspection_tool.h b/eeschema/tools/sch_inspection_tool.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..17bea62b2b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/eeschema/tools/sch_inspection_tool.h
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+/*
+ * This program source code file is part of KiCad, a free EDA CAD application.
+ *
+ * Copyright (C) 2019 KiCad Developers, see AUTHORS.txt for contributors.
+ *
+ * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
+ * modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License
+ * as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2
+ * of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with this program; if not, you may find one here:
+ * http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html
+ * or you may search the http://www.gnu.org website for the version 2 license,
+ * or you may write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
+ * 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA  02110-1301, USA
+ */
+
+#ifndef SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL_H
+#define SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL_H
+
+#include <boost/optional/optional.hpp>
+#include <tool/tool_interactive.h>
+#include <sch_base_frame.h>
+
+
+class SCH_SELECTION_TOOL;
+class SCH_EDIT_FRAME;
+
+
+class SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL : public TOOL_INTERACTIVE
+{
+public:
+    SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL();
+    ~SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL() {}
+
+    /// @copydoc TOOL_INTERACTIVE::Init()
+    bool Init() override;
+
+    ///> @copydoc TOOL_INTERACTIVE::Reset()
+    void Reset( RESET_REASON aReason ) override;
+
+    int ShowDatasheet( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent );
+    int ShowMarkerInfo( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent );
+
+private:
+    ///> @copydoc TOOL_INTERACTIVE::setTransitions();
+    void setTransitions() override;
+
+private:
+    SCH_SELECTION_TOOL*   m_selectionTool;
+    KIGFX::SCH_VIEW*      m_view;
+    KIGFX::VIEW_CONTROLS* m_controls;
+    SCH_EDIT_FRAME*       m_frame;
+};
+
+#endif /* SCH_INSPECTION_TOOL_H */
diff --git a/include/tool/selection_conditions.h b/include/tool/selection_conditions.h
index d117d076cb..937e67d821 100644
--- a/include/tool/selection_conditions.h
+++ b/include/tool/selection_conditions.h
@@ -40,6 +40,8 @@ SELECTION_CONDITION operator||( const SELECTION_CONDITION& aConditionA,
 SELECTION_CONDITION operator&&( const SELECTION_CONDITION& aConditionA,
                                 const SELECTION_CONDITION& aConditionB );
 
+SELECTION_CONDITION operator!( const SELECTION_CONDITION& aCondition );
+
 
 /**
  * Class that groups generic conditions for selected items.
@@ -160,11 +162,19 @@ private:
         return aConditionA( aSelection ) && aConditionB( aSelection );
     }
 
+    ///> Helper function used by operator!
+    static bool notFunc( const SELECTION_CONDITION& aCondition, const SELECTION& aSelection )
+    {
+        return !aCondition( aSelection );
+    }
+
     friend SELECTION_CONDITION operator||( const SELECTION_CONDITION& aConditionA,
                                            const SELECTION_CONDITION& aConditionB );
 
     friend SELECTION_CONDITION operator&&( const SELECTION_CONDITION& aConditionA,
                                            const SELECTION_CONDITION& aConditionB );
+
+    friend SELECTION_CONDITION operator!( const SELECTION_CONDITION& aCondition );
 };
 
 #endif /* SELECTION_CONDITIONS_H_ */