Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Site Edition Users Guide - Manual (Page 407)

16 • C REATING GRAPHIC DISPLAYS
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Grouping objects
Grouping combines several objects into one so you can manipulate them as a single
object. Grouping is useful for keeping objects in the same position relative to each other.
You can cut, copy, and paste groups, arrange the group as a single object relative to other
objects, and apply the same properties to all the members of the group at once.
You can attach animation to a group and preserve any animation attached to the objects
that make up the group.
Group animation generally takes precedence over the animation attached to individual
objects. For more information, see “Applying animation to object groups” on page 18-5.
Deleting a group deletes all individual objects in the group. Changing the color or pattern
style of the group changes the color or pattern style of all individual objects in the group.
Ungrouping objects
When you disconnect a group of objects, the individual objects in the group are selected in
the graphic display.
Ungrouping deletes animation attached to the group, because the group no longer exists.
However, any animation attached to the individual objects remains active.
Group
Drag the mouse to select the objects. Group them.
Ungroup