Comment 8 for bug 170378

Selecting multiple objects by some properties is nicely implemented in AutoCAD. It is known as a Quick Select and it is, in my opinion, one of the most brilliant features in that piece of software. The idea is well described on this web page: http://www.ellenfinkelstein.com/autocadtips/AutoCAD_tips_quick_select.html
Introducing similar selection mechanism in Inkscape would make Inkscape more powerful.