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Questions tagged [groups]

Prior to Blender version 2.8, Groups were a means of organizing and instancing multiple objects, which could be manipulated as one. Use this tag for questions pertaining to Groups in version 2.79 and earlier versions of Blender. For more recent versions, see the [collections] tag.

Prior to Blender 2.8, Groups were logical organization of objects that could be instanced and affected together as one. For more, see: Groups on the Blender Wiki.

Use this tag for questions pertaining to groups in Blender version 2.79 and earlier

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Array a Group of objects?

Is it possible to array a group of objects? For example, if I have three objects in a group, (I want to keep them as separate objects) is it possible to easily duplicate them as if I pressed AltD for every single one?
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Group objects in blender

There´s a way of grouping SVG objects in blender like in Illustrator or Inkscape, where when I have to move the object the entire group move´s on together, without having to append that object to the main object?
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Selecting groups in blender

How do I select groups? I don't want to select an object and then its siblings, but I want to see a list of groups and I want to select a group like that. Is that possible? The reason I don't want to select an object and then its siblings is because…
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How to remove object from group?

How do I remove one object from a group hierarchy? I don't want to delete it, just remove it from one specific group.
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Local anchor for group master (move/translate/offset of group master moves group instances)?

Let's say I start with the default Blender (2.64) file, except I set the cube to be 1 for all dimensions. At that point, the cube is at xyz location (0,0,0). Then, let's say I select the cube with right mouse button, and go to Object / Group /…
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Can I parent objects to parts of a group instance?

Let's say I have a group of ten parts and I want to parent an object to one of the objects in a group instance. Is that possible?
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Why doesn't Blender have groups that allow you to transform grouped objects all at once?

I'm a long-time 3DS Max user recently converted to Blender (refugee from the monopoly and now financial oppression practiced by Autodesk). So far, I love many of the features in Blender more than Max - not to mention the pace of new development. …
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is there a quick way to delete a group and leave the objects?

I added my objects into groups to append them easily and now I have got bunch of groups which I don't need anymore. how can I delete them?
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Keeping group instances visible while hiding originals

After creating several group instances, I've found that the original objects I used in their creation will show up during a render. I thought I could fix this by selecting the original objects, going to the Object context, and under Visibility,…
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How do I rotate a group of objects around their respective centers?

This question asks about rotating a group of objects around a common center. I want to rotate a group of objects around their respective centers, is that possible?
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Cannot link group to a scene

My scene file is a group of buildings, all linked in from separate files, no problem. but on the new building I am working on, I have selected all objects and grouped them,as before, but when I go to link the group into the main scene, I have no…
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how to hide green pyramid of group objects handler

when I handle group objects, green pyramid disturb me. how can I hide these? https://gyazo.com/a8af6ff8d9810c374d0d4970e1bc3fe9 https://gyazo.com/d5fd3cfed539194daef6625d436c25f9
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Is there a way to add objects to an empty group?

I think it is a special case. If I remove objects form a group that group still exists without objects. So I can add objects to that group via Properties / Object / Groups / Add to Group button. The list will show the name of the existing groups so…
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How to group objects?

I have selected several objects and pressed Ctrl+G. Or I have selected several objects, then click Object -> Group -> Create new group. It doesn't matter what I do. The only thing that happens is the Create New Group panel appears and I am able to…
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How to join group objects into one

I have imported and duplicated a mesh from a group instance. But now I have many of them on my list under scenes tab. How can I put them all in one place( like a folder , to select them all at once).
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