{"id":3412,"date":"2026-08-21T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/?post_type=knowledge-base&#038;p=3412"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:56:08","slug":"how-to-group-and-manage-design-objects-in-embroidery-software-level-operator","status":"publish","type":"knowledge-base","link":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/knowledge-base\/how-to-group-and-manage-design-objects-in-embroidery-software-level-operator\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Group and Manage Design Objects in Embroidery Software &#8211; Level Operator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizing complex embroidery designs into groups streamlines your layout workflow, allowing you to reposition, transform, and modify multi-part design elements together without altering individual stitch parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><div  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_99403\"  width=\"1290\" height=\"725\"  data-origwidth=\"1290\" data-origheight=\"725\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WehDMvQekdM?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/WehDMvQekdM\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Grouping Design Elements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select all individual objects or parts you want to combine (click and drag a selection box or hold <code>Shift<\/code>\/<code>Ctrl<\/code> while clicking each element).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the selected objects and select <strong>Group<\/strong>, or press the keyboard shortcut <strong>Ctrl + G<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Grouping does not merge stitch types into a single object. Each part retains its original stitch types and properties intact.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: Transforming and Editing Grouped Objects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once grouped, clicking any individual element will automatically select the entire group:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Move, Scale, and Rotate:<\/strong> Transform the entire group uniformly on the workspace without leaving individual pieces behind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bulk Color Adjustments:<\/strong> Select the group and choose a color swatch from the palette to apply a new color across all parts in the group simultaneously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: Adding Elements and Creating Nested Groups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">eXPerience 8 supports multi-level, nested grouping hierarchies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Add Objects to an Existing Group:<\/strong> Select the existing group along with the new object(s), then right-click and choose <strong>Group<\/strong> (or press <strong>Ctrl + G<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nest Multiple Groups:<\/strong> Select two or more distinct groups together and use the <strong>Group<\/strong> command to unite them into a top-level parent group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4: Ungrouping and Separating Objects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To edit individual objects within a group:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the group to select it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click and choose <strong>Ungroup<\/strong> (or <strong>Separate<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the selection contains nested groups, the top-level parent group will separate into its individual sub-groups first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select any sub-group and choose <strong>Ungroup<\/strong> again to access the base individual objects.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best Practices for Working with Groups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Layer by Subject:<\/strong> Group distinct sections of a design (e.g., characters, leaves, text banners) early to prevent accidental element shifting during final composition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shortcut Workflow:<\/strong> Use <strong>Ctrl + G<\/strong> regularly while drafting to quickly bundle adjacent shapes before moving to the next section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Stitch Order:<\/strong> Ensure each component&#8217;s stitch order is arranged properly before grouping to maintain clean thread trims and underlay execution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Organizing complex embroidery designs into groups streamlines your layout workflow, allowing you to reposition, transform, and modify multi-part design elements together without altering individual stitch parameters. 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