Slice Selection in Save for Web dialog in 17.1

Since upgrading to Illustrator 17.1 I can no longer select slices in the Save for Web dialog, nor can I select a slice on a different layer than the one it was created on. Anyone else seeing this issue?

Hi everyone,
Our apologies for the inconviences. The product team is currently investigating the bug and is looking into providing a fix in the near future.
In the meantime, please try the suggestions provided by Nolanco or jwsiddons as workarounds.
Nolanco:
In the save for web window if the image is bigger than window, zoom-out to view all artboard (Fit on Screen or less percentage), in this way is possible select any slice, when the image if bigger than window the wrong behavior take place.
jwsiddons:
My work around has been to use the slice select tool inside the artboard and go with File > Save Selected Slices.
Thanks,
Amy

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