Arrange objects as group

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You can arrange multiple copies of an object as a field on a surface or in a line. After the operation, all of the objects are part of one group. You can edit the complete group and individual objects later.

Insert object group

The process of the operation and the effect of some settings depends on the function and its respective application. Closed More

Field
Line

Select Surface

You have selected a room in the building model to distribute the objects symmetrically over its entire surface.

Workflow

Define Surface

You have defined the surface freely, to arrange the objects independent of the building model.

Workflow

Dynamic Insert

To configure the group with manual adjustments and insert it as a dynamic symbol.

Workflow

Edit object group

Consider the editing of an object group in two levels: 1) the entire group as an object and 2) individual components within the group. You can edit the group on both levels. Closed More

Level 1 – Editing the entire group as an object

Initial situation

The group is not selected, i.e. is not prepared for editing.

Click on a component

Selects the entire group as an object. You can edit the group as an individual object. Start the editing function via the context menu or the associated key combination.

Double-click on a component

Opens the dialog of the group. You can change the settings for the arrangement within the group.

Level 2 – Editing individual components within the group

Initial situation

The group must be selected previously by clicking .

Workflow

Select the desired objects within the selected group. Operations
Start the editing function via the context menu or the associated key combination. Overview
The edited objects remain components of the group. This also applies for a new object that you have created using the copy & paste principle.