What selection method entails selecting only the geometric entities intersected by the selection window?

The selection method that involves selecting only the geometric entities that are intersected by the selection window is known as the Crossing Window. When using this method in Autodesk Inventor, if the selection window touches or crosses any part of an object, that object is included in the selection. This is particularly useful when you want to select items that are partially overlapped by the window, as it allows for a more inclusive selection compared to methods that only select entities entirely contained within the window.

This technique is advantageous for complex assemblies or sketches where precise selections are necessary, and it helps improve efficiency when dealing with multiple geometric entities. In contrast, other selection methods might not include those entities that are only partially within the selection boundaries, thus limiting the user's ability to select all relevant elements quickly.