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Group

Several objects that move and behave as one. A group with physics becomes a single compound body.

How to add

Select objects and press Ctrl+G. Ctrl+Shift+G ungroups.

Properties

Mask
The bottom layer of the group clips the rest: this is how pictures inside shapes are made.
Make component
Turns the group into a master component (see Component).
Ungroup
Returns the objects one level up.
Physics
The group takes part in simulation as one body.
Export
The Export… button saves the group as PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG.

Tips

  • Enter goes inside a group, Shift+Enter goes up to the parent.
  • Ctrl+click selects an object inside the group without entering it.

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