An optional feature in which the Similar Selection tool only works in a pre defined space on the canvas
For example:
I have two copy's of the same layout in one canvas, but i only want to change similar objects in one of them.
I would love to be able to draw a box around one of the 2 layouts and only in the select area the similar selction tool should select the similar objects.
That would be an amazing feature! for me atleast :D
Laurens Binder
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I see what you mean, yes.
If I needed to do something like this, I’d select objects with the function, and then use Select > Inverse and Object > Lock, to have everything but found objects locked. Then I’d pick those I need. These commands are bound to hotkeys for me, so it’s very natural to me.
But you want is just a boolean marquee, to 'intersect with a selection', similar to how Photoshop allows to do with Shift + Opt/Alt held, correct?
In this case you’d probably want to upvote a request for that: https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657-illustrator-desktop-feature-requests/suggestions/34913122-boolean-modes-for-selection-tool-add-remove-ins
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Hey Egor,
thanks for the quick response.
I mean the "select similar objects" button.. I attached a screenshot with the scenariothe same objects on one artboard but u only want the "select similar objects" feature be active in a predefined space on the artboard..
the left screenshot should explain it I think.. sorry I am bad at explaining, English is not my main language.
best regards
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Laurens, by 'Similar Selection Tool' you do mean 'Start Global Edit (in Select menu) / Start editing similar shapes together (in Control panel)', or 'Select Similar Objects' button (in Control panel)?
While the latter does not provide any control on area/artboards used, the former one does, as the screenshot attached shows.
It does not have just 'Current artboard' option, but it allows to set a range.
Plus, you can exclude found duplicates from being altered, just using Shift+click (not Shift-marqueeing though, that will just exit the mode).What do you think about this workflow? Can you elaborate, please?
