You can select a group of objects by dragging a rectangle around them. Click the first corner of the rectangle, keeping the mouse button pressed, and drag the rectangle to the opposite corner.

If you need to select objects using a shape other than a rectangle, see Select by Fence.

If you draw the selection rectangle from right to left, all objects completely or partially inside the fence will be selected.

Alternatively, the if you need a shape other than a rectangle this can be performed by using Select By Fence.

Draw any shape for selecting the objects. Turn the Open Window Mode 'On' from local menu if it is 'Off'. Then click on 'Finish'.

If you draw the selection rectangle from left to right, only objects completely inside the fence will be selected.

Alternatively, the if you need a shape other than a rectangle this can be performed by using Select By Fence.

Draw any shape for selecting the objects. Turn the Open Window Mode 'Off' from local menu if it is 'On'. Then click on 'Finish'

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