When modeling a piece comprised of separate parts, it's always good practice to separate the various pieces into groups and components. What are the advantages of separating a piece into groups and components? When should a component be used rather than a group?

What will be an ideal response?


Keeping various parts of models separated into groups and components is simply good organization. But another advantage is that a group / component is "sealed," which means objects inside it cannot affect, or be affected by, objects outside the group. A table base and tabletop will stick together if not grouped, but are kept separate from one another if grouped. Components should be used for objects that will repeat, as we saw with windows in Chapter 1 . In this chapter, the obvious choice for components are table legs and drawer handles.

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