Groups
Group multiple objects so they can be moved, scaled, rotated, copied, and deleted together as a single unit. Press G to group, Shift+G to ungroup.
A group bundles two or more objects so they behave as one — clicking any member selects the whole group, and any transform (move, scale, rotate, duplicate, delete) applies to every member simultaneously. Groups are ideal for repeating arrangements such as a seating cluster, a planting bed with edging, or a lighting circuit with fixtures. Groups are flat: they hold objects directly and cannot be nested inside one another. Grouping and ungrouping are fully undoable.
Selecting and moving a group
Click any member of a group to select the entire group. The selection handles appear around the combined bounding box of all members. Drag to move all members together. Scale and rotate handles work on the group as a whole.
Editing inside a group
Double-click a group to enter group editing mode. Inside the group, you can select and edit individual members. Click outside the group or press Escape to exit group editing mode.
Ungrouping
Select a group and press Shift+G, or right-click and choose Ungroup. The members are released back to independent objects. They remain in the same position.
Duplicate or delete the group
With the group selected, press Ctrl+D (or Cmd+D on Mac) to duplicate it — the copy lands offset from the original and is itself a group with the same members. Press Delete or Backspace to remove the group and all its members from the drawing. Both operations are undoable with Ctrl+Z.
Edit a single member inside the group
Double-click the group to enter group editing mode. The rest of the drawing dims, and you can select, move, or modify individual members without affecting the others. Press Escape or click outside the group boundary to exit group editing mode and return to treating the set as one object.
Ungroup when you need independent objects again
Select the group and press Shift+G, or right-click and choose Ungroup from the context menu. All members return to being fully independent objects in their current positions. The ungroup operation is undoable — press Ctrl+Z to restore the group if needed.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| G | Group selected objects |
| Shift+G | Ungroup selected group |
| Double-click group | Enter group editing mode |
| Escape | Exit group editing mode |
| Ctrl+D | Duplicate group |
| Delete | Delete group and members |
Group editing mode is the fastest way to adjust one member without disbanding the arrangement — double-click in, tweak the object, then press Escape to treat the whole cluster as one unit again. Your changes are preserved even if you later ungroup.
Deleting a group removes all of its member objects from the drawing. If you only want to remove the grouping while keeping the objects, use Ungroup (Shift+G) first.
Groups are flat — a group can hold individual objects but cannot contain another group. If you need hierarchical organisation, use layers to separate concerns and groups to bundle objects within a layer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nothing happens when I press G. Why?
Grouping requires two or more objects to be selected. With only one object (or nothing) selected, G does nothing. Shift+click a second object to extend the selection, then press G.
Can I put a group inside another group?
No — groups are flat. A group holds objects directly and cannot contain another group. To restructure overlapping groups, ungroup them first, then select the objects you want together and create a new group.
How do I select and edit just one object inside a group?
Double-click the group to enter group editing mode. The surrounding drawing dims and you can click individual members to select and modify them. Press Escape or click outside the group to exit without dissolving the group.
If I move a group to a different layer, do the members move too?
Yes. Moving a group to a different layer reassigns every member to that layer. The group and its contents always share the same layer.
Can I undo a group or ungroup operation?
Yes. Both Group (G) and Ungroup (Shift+G) are recorded in the undo history. Press Ctrl+Z (or Cmd+Z on Mac) immediately after either action to reverse it.