Under torrent properties -> files the checkbox allowing you to select or skip a file is no longer present. Is there some way to restore this useful functionality ?

The file selection option is still available for me on both win7 and linux with v3.29
are you sure that the column has not been shrunk on you.
I see a download column with either a green checkmark or red X.
what columns do you see on the files tab?

Ahha, Yes, it appears something caused the name field to expand all the way across the screen. Thanks, I was able to resolve it by resizing the fields.