SelectArea

(Engine-Level Function)

Description: Selects active graphics statements within a rectangular area in a window.
Returns: Numeric
Usage: Script or steady state.
Function Groups: Graphics
Related to:
Format: SelectArea(Object, Left, Bottom, Right, Top, MustContain)
Parameters:  
Object
Required. Any expression for the object value that identifies the window.
Left
Required. Any numeric expression for the left side coordinate of the area.
Bottom
Required. Any numeric expression for the bottom side coordinate of the area.
Right
Required. Any numeric expression for the right side coordinate of the area.
Top
Required. Any numeric expression for the top side coordinate of the area.
MustContain
Required. Any logical expression. If true, an object will be selected only if it is completely enclosed by the area. Otherwise, an object will be selected if any part of that object falls within the area.
Comments: SelectArea is a function that returns the number of objects that have been found and selected within the defined area.