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# Groups vs. Collections and Arrays

Collections and arrays are containers used in writing code, and a group is a type of container used by Softimage to reference several elements at a time. However, groups can also be manipulated through commands and the object model. For more information on groups in general in Autodesk Softimage, see the Softimage user guide.

#### Topics in this section

- Using Native Softimage Commands To Access Groups
- Using the Object Model to Access Groups