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TIP If you set the selection mask, it will remain that way until you change it again.
If an item wont select for you in Maya, you should check the selection mask setting
to see if it is set correctly.
To use the Hierarchy and Combinations selection mask
1 On the Status Line, choose the Select by Hierarchy and Combinations
icon
The Selection Mask icons update to display the three selection choices.
2 On the Status Line, choose the Select by hierarchy icon.
Select by hierarchy ensures that when you select items they are selected
at their parent or root node.
3 In the scene view, shift-click Column and Column1 so they are selected
simultaneously. (Do not be concerned that they highlight in different
colors.)
Pivot points
A pivot point is a specific position in 3D space that is used as a reference for
the transformations of objects. All objects (curves, surfaces, groups) have pivot
points.
When you group objects in Maya, a new node called a parent node is created
for the group of objects. The pivot point for the groups parent node is placed
at the origin (0, 0, 0). This is useful if you later want to duplicate and rotate
the objects radially (that is, in a circular fashion around the pivot).
To group the two columns
1 Ensure Column and Column1 are selected.
2 From the main menu, select Edit > Group >
.
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