Grouping
Grouping elements keeps related items together, making it easier to move, edit, or duplicate them as a unit.
Grouping Elements
Select the elements:
Draw a selection frame around the elements with a click-and-drag, or hold Shift and click individual shapes to build a multi-selection.
Group them:
Click the Group objects button in the selection toolbar, or press Ctrl + G (Cmd + G on Mac), or right-click and choose Group from the context menu.
Once grouped, all formatting-related changes — fill, border, text color, alignment — apply to the group as a whole.
Ungrouping Elements
Select the group:
Click any element that's part of the group — the whole group selects.
Ungroup:
Click the Ungroup button in the toolbar, press Ctrl + Shift + G (Cmd + Shift + G on Mac), or right-click → Ungroup. Elements return to their individual, freely-editable state.
Additional Features
Grouping Indicator
When elements are grouped, YouDesign Models displays a visual indicator, such as a bounding box or highlight, to show their association.
Saved Grouping State
The grouping state is saved in YouDesign Models. If you save and reopen the diagram, the grouped elements will remain intact.
Duplication of Grouped Elements
You can duplicate grouped elements to replicate the entire structure, maintaining the organized relationship between elements.
By utilizing the grouping feature, you can efficiently manage and organize your diagrams, increasing productivity and clarity in your designs.
Related
Shapes — multi-select modifiers and alignment
Layers — organize groups across layers
Templates — save a group as a reusable template
Keyboard Shortcuts — Ctrl/Cmd + G and Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + G
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