Group Select

A graphic editor without group select is like a text editor without word wrap. Here are things you must consider to do it right...

• Select
  • Drag from empty space
  • Select items totally enclosed
  • Modifiy by
    • Picks
    • More drags
• Indicators
  • Color
  • Handles (better)
• Operations
  • Apply to all selected items
    • Unless bound by constraint
    • Unless inappropriate type
    • Unless multiply grouped (rare)
  • Resize in proportion
    • Calculate in float
    • Round on release
  • Animate
    • Element and selection boxes
    • Floating figures (better)
    • In place figures (best)

Such an Editor Exists - It is called AutoCad - What makes it possible is AutoLisp.