This selection method is used to select several graphic objects concurrently. the substance of the method is to select a rectangle area. There are selected only the graphic objects, which are placed inside the area. The following figure shows an example of graphic objects selected by using the method.
When a graphic objects have been selected, they are outlined by a dashed line rectangle with black squares placed in the corners and sides (the position of the squares depends on the graphic object type). Such a selection can be edited - moved, resized, changed its color etc.
To unselect a selection of graphic objects click click anywhere on the picture except the area of the selection of graphic objects or click a button in the Drawing toolbar.