Rectangle Select

The Rectangle Select tool can be used to select rectangular areas (including squares). For example, you can use it to select box-shaped objects such as bricks.

How to use the Rectangle Selection Tool

  1. Select the Rectangle Selection Rectangle icon from the Tools menu.

    Rectangle

     

  2. Position the cursor near the top-left corner (A) portion of the area that you want to select.

    Rectangle Position

     

  3. Click and drag from the top-left corner (A) to the bottom-right corner (B) of your desired element. While dragging, the rectangle dotted-line selection outline appears. Hold Shift after starting, the selection will constrain to a square.

    Rectangle Example

      4. Release the mouse button (and Shift if it was pressed) once you have captured the rectangular region you want to select.