There are several pick filter options in the lower right user interface. These selections should also include "solid" as there are times such as mirroring when the whole solid does need selected.
The only other way I can see this accomplished is by selecting the part off the top of the feature tree. Unfortunately this includes everything when only the solid is needed.
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