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^
All selected, enlarged selection
A
B
C
^
All selected, transparent overlay
A
B
C
B NOT Selected – Here is the problem.
- if B and C overlap, it will look as if both B and C are
selected
Regarding my examples, the NOT-merged method looks better, as it is possible to detect hidden objects and exclude non-selected ones.
Your example, with fat transparent outline
Not Merged:
Merged:
Your example, transparent overlay
Not Merged:
Merged: