To edit a group in SketchUp, simply double-click on it to enter edit mode.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of how to edit groups in SketchUp:
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Select the Group: First, make sure you have selected the group you want to edit. You can select it by clicking on it with the Select tool (the arrow cursor).
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Enter Edit Mode: Double-click on the selected group. This action isolates the group, and you are now in the "edit mode" for that specific group. Anything outside the group will appear faded or grayed out, indicating that you are only modifying the contents of the group.
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Make Your Edits: Now that you are in edit mode, you can modify the geometry within the group. You can use any of SketchUp's tools to add, delete, or modify the objects inside. For example, you might use the Push/Pull tool to change the dimensions of a shape, or the Line tool to add new geometry.
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Exit Edit Mode: Once you're finished editing, there are a few ways to exit the group edit mode and return to the main model:
- Click Outside the Group: Click anywhere outside of the boundaries of the group in the SketchUp viewport.
- Press the Esc Key: Pressing the "Esc" (Escape) key will also exit the edit mode.
Why Use Groups?
Groups are essential for organizing your SketchUp models. They allow you to treat multiple entities as a single object, making it easier to move, copy, and modify components of your model without accidentally affecting other parts. Editing groups individually lets you refine specific sections of your design without altering unintended elements.
Nesting Groups
You can create groups within groups (nested groups). To edit a nested group, you'll need to double-click multiple times to enter the nested group's edit mode. You will need to exit each group level by either hitting Esc or clicking outside the edited group.
