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Group unlocked objects

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From: leobaby
Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2003 05:37
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I am trying merge multiple source files into a grid on one target file. The source files have other information on them that I do not want copied; so I am thinking if I can group all of the unlocked items, those added by the user, I can follow these steps (found in the forums) to merge the files.

1. Group the objects before you copy them. 2. Get the X and Y coordinates of the upper left corner of the group (using visual bounds). 3. When you paste the group into the target document, move the objects--using the stored X, Y as the move destination. Ungroup, if necessary.

How could I group just the unlocked objects?
Is there another way to group all of the user added objects (those not in the source template file or added by my program)?
I am able to select just the object I need, can I group a selection?
Am I going about the entire thing incorrectly?

Thanks much in advance,
Matthew
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