Selecting predecessor nodes and edges with the “select elements” tool is a multi step process.
I made a “how to select nodes and edges” video to help Users.
https://youtu.be/4bKpJif71Hg
These are the steps used to highlight nodes and edges. Are they the most efficient?
Thanks
I think step 1.3. "Raise Selection" is unnecessary and selecting predecessor edges can be achieved with less steps:
For the second step, make sure none of the options on tab "General" are active. Additionally, option "Use These Criteria" may only be active for tab "Edges".
Re.:
You are correct, the "Raise Selection" step isn't necessary. It's a preference to have the selected edges on top.
For completeness sake, I would like to mention "File" -> "Preferences", tab "Display", option "Draw Selected Elements On Top". With that setting enabled, yEd will automatically raise selected elements and lower them once again when they are no longer selected.