Menu
: SELECT : Collect:SelectionShortcut
: NoneThis command allows you to interactively gather chosen objects into a new element of user defined name.
A parameter box will appear which allows you to specify if you wish to select objects that are totally inside a rectangle drawn on the screen or all objects that are close to it. You will also be asked whether you wish to collect a copy of the items.
After giving the above parameters, draw a rectangle on the screen to select the objects. They will be stored in the new element.