If I choice the right side view, then when I use rectangular selection, I get the following result.
How to get the only edges that are fully contained in the selection rectangle like I get in the perspective view.
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3$\begingroup$ you could first select in vertex mode, after selection is done, change to edge mode $\endgroup$– ChrisCommented Nov 17, 2022 at 11:17
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1$\begingroup$ In that particular case it's probably easiest to switch to vertex (1 on the keyboard) and x-ray mode (ALT-Z). Box select the vertices and then switch back to edge mode (2 on the keyboard. You'll then have the edge between the two selected vertices selected. $\endgroup$– John EasonCommented Nov 17, 2022 at 11:21
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2$\begingroup$ @Chris Great minds think alike! :^) $\endgroup$– John EasonCommented Nov 17, 2022 at 11:23
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1$\begingroup$ @JohnEason: but i am not sure whether OP is happy with it... ;) $\endgroup$– ChrisCommented Nov 17, 2022 at 11:24
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1$\begingroup$ @Chris True! Unfortunately you often have no way of knowing whether a quick comment has been of any use to the person asking the question. $\endgroup$– John EasonCommented Nov 17, 2022 at 11:38
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Box selection works in a smart way - (1)if you drag over only parts of some edges, it selects the ones that you only "touch", but (2)if the selection includes full edges, it selects only the ones that are fully inside the rectangle. It seems to work the exact same way in perspective and in side views. The issue is that the edge that is not visible is behind the one that is and so the first scenario happens. If you enable x-ray mode(alt+z) then the hidden edge is "visible" to the selection and if it is the only one fully in the selection it will work the way you wish:
answered Nov 17, 2022 at 11:43
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1$\begingroup$ Aaah! ....learn something every day.. :) $\endgroup$– Robin Betts ♦Commented Nov 17, 2022 at 17:27