action only in selection

[dna]

I have a 9 round file that is arranged
In 3 columns and 3 rows.

I want in one action command to grab 3 circles from the left column and one circle to the right,
In one command.

I tried to do that with the
Select a polygon area
And use the command
Select an object by region

And I couldn't.
He deleted all the circles.
Attached file

[Zoranj]

Is it possible that it is one image?
Can you post a file itself or screenshot of the same but in wireframe mode?

[abailescollins]

The Polygon tool is not the one to use.
we are actually going to remove that as it's legacy.

What you need are two region selections joined with an 'AND'
Like this.

Two selections.jpg (121.77 KiB) Viewed 6908 times

[dna]

Ok, I understand, thank you.
But what does the polygon tool do?

[dna]

Used with "And"
Both conditions must exist and so it does not work.
What to do - use "or"

[abailescollins]

Polygon is an old tool that worked with a Scitex created PDF.
Long before my time.
We were planning to remove it in the next version to avoid any confusion.

Can you send me the test file and I'll make the Action for you?

[dna]

Hi abailescollins
at the end I settled.
You help me understand the logic of the software - and, if,
And with your help I succeed.
Maybe you should make a tool that chooses a polygonal choice? This is very useful in my opinion.