object assigning

 From:  mattj (MATTJENN)
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Just wondering, am I missing something here or is it a bit tedious . .
This is the scenario.
I have a file with 4 objects.
To move some elements from one "object1" to another object say, "object3" I selected the items and then type in the info box in top right hand corner the name ("object3") this then puts the items on that object layer. If i accidentally mis type the name so its not the same as the one existing then another object will be created. Well this is the way I do it.

Is there another way to move items between layers? I am fully aware i could be doing it wrong but i dont see it . . . .

Matt