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Group

Function

Use groups to define objects that are connected to each other. This makes it easier to work with objects that consist of several components.

 

Example:

A simple table consists of 5 boxes. Select all boxes and create a group from them. If you want to move the table in the course of planning, you can select the grouped table with one click instead of selecting all 5 boxes again individually.  

 

Instruction

Group

  • Select several objects with the multiple selection or volume selection.
  • Click the Group button in the context menu.

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Notice:

  • Groups can contain any number of subgroups.
  • It is useful to group related objects that are often moved together to make selection easier.

Ungroup

  • Select a group.
  • Click the Ungroup button in the context menu.

Notice:

  • The top-most group will always be ungrouped. Groups within the disbanded group will remain.
  • If you select several groups, you can also explode them at the same time. Here too, only the topmost groups are exploded.

Working with groups

Adding objects

  • To add objects to a group, use the group mode. You activate this via the “Enter group” button in the context menu.

Edit objects in a group

  • Individual objects can be selected and edited within a group without activating group mode.
  • Choose the Select tool and make sure that multiple selection is turned off. This is indicated on the controller.
  • Select a group and then click on the desired object within the selected group.
  • The object can now be adjusted, renamed or colorized.
  • If you want to edit multiple objects in the group at the same time, use group mode.

Expert tip: Use group hierarchy

  • If you have created a group with multiple subgroups, you can navigate the group hierarchy with the Selection tool and select nested groups.
  • Choose the Select tool. Make sure that the multiple selection is turned off. This is indicated on the controller.
  • Select a group and then click on a single object within the selected group.
  • Click on "Navigate hierarchy" on the touchpad to select the subgroup of the selected object.
  • You always start from the selected object and navigate from it upwards in the hierarchy.