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How to create group and use of group command

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GROUP Command in AutoCAD

 

In this video, we will see how to create a group and how to use the Group command in Autocad.

Group command is used to select an object. The shortcut key for group command is the 'G+Enter' key.

As soon as we use this command, we will first ask to enter a group name to enter it as our choice. We can also add a description for our group, which is not compulsory.

After naming the group, we will select the objects we want to add to our group one by one.
As soon as we press enter after selecting all the objects we wanted to add to our group, there will be one line written in the command prompt window. Group 'group_name' has been created.

We can also edit in our group by adding or removing objects from them. For this purpose, we will use the group edit option, and in this option, we will first ask to select a group and then add or remove objects as per our need by using the 'Add objects' and 'Remove objects' option.

We can also rename the name of our group by using this Group edit option. We will then ask to select a group, and then we have one option that will state 'Rename.' By using this option, we can change the name of our group.

We can also ON/OFF the group selection option. It means that if we have kept ON this option, we can select the whole group at once, but if this option is kept OFF, we will select only one single object at once, not the whole group.

We can also bound our group with a box by using the 'Group Bounding Box' option.

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Enter group at the command prompt. Enter a group name and an optional description under Group Identification in the Object Grouping dialogue box. Click New in the Create Group area to temporarily close the dialogue box so you can make your selection. Press ENTER after selecting objects.

Make a Group with a Name:

  • Select the Groups panel from the Home tab. Group. Find.
  • Enter n and a name for the group at the prompt.
  • Press Enter after selecting the objects to group.

Enter group at the command prompt. Enter a group name and an optional description under Group Identification in the Object Grouping dialogue box. Click New in the Create Group area to temporarily close the dialogue box so you can make your selection. Press ENTER after selecting objects.

While clicking the shapes, photos, or other things to group, press and hold CTRL. To use the Group button, you'll need to choose more than one shape, photo, or object. By hitting CTRL+A, you can select all of the objects on a slide. Choose Group from the Arrange button.

Blocks are sub-objects of a Master Object. A collection of objects is referred to as a group. Blocks are replicas of each other that will alter if one is changed. Groups will not since they are one-of-a-kind.

1. Launch AutoCAD and navigate to the file that includes the group that needs to be edited. 2. In the top-right corner of the user interface, you'll see a drop-down menu labelled "Group." Click on that option. 3. Select "Edit Groups" from the list of available options in the menu. 4. From the list of groups, select the group that you want to alter by clicking on its name. 5. Make the appropriate adjustments to the membership of the group. 6. When you are done, click the "OK" button on the bottom of the window.

There are a number different reasons that your group command in AutoCAD could not be functioning properly. First, you need to determine whether or not the items you want to group are all located on the same layer. In such case, you won't be able to organise them into groups. Examine the items to see whether any of them have a lock on them. If an item or objects are locked, you won't be able to group them. Select the items you want to unlock and then click the "Unlock" button located on the ribbon. If neither of those are the solution to your group command not working AutoCAD, then it's conceivable that the items themselves are too difficult to understand. If you notice that the group command in AutoCAD is not working, this is because it cannot be used on objects that are too complicated. In order to resolve this issue, you will need to first group the items and then explode them. To explode an object, you must first choose it and then click the "Explode" button located on the ribbon. If the problem has not been resolved, you can try restarting AutoCAD. After a reboot, the group command may occasionally begin functioning normally once more.

Here are some potential causes for group command not functioning properly: The group command might not be compatible with your version of AutoCAD. If you are using an earlier version of AutoCAD, it is possible that the group command will not function properly. The group command may not function correctly if your AutoCAD settings have been modified. If you have modified the default AutoCAD settings, the group command may not function properly. You may not have sufficient privileges to execute the group command. If you are not the computer's administrator, you may lack the required rights to use the group command. There may be an issue with the AutoCAD file that you're attempting to group. If the file is corrupted or altered, the group command may not function properly. If you are having issues with the group command in AutoCAD, attempt to remedy the issue through troubleshooting. If issues persist, you may need to contact Autodesk, the manufacturer of AutoCAD, for more assistance.

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