> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://manimvtk.mathify.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Mobjects Overview > Complete reference for Manim Objects (Mobjects) ## Mobject Types ManimVTK provides a rich set of mobject classes for creating visual elements. 2D geometric shapes: Circle, Square, Line, Arc, Polygon, etc. 3D primitives and surfaces: Sphere, Cube, Surface, etc. Text and mathematical equations: Text, Tex, MathTex Coordinate systems, axes, and graphs ## Base Classes ### Mobject The base class for all Manim objects. **Common methods:** * `shift(vector)` - Move relative to current position * `move_to(point)` - Move to absolute position * `scale(factor)` - Scale by factor * `rotate(angle)` - Rotate by angle * `set_color(color)` - Set color * `copy()` - Create a copy ### VMobject Vectorized mobject for 2D shapes. **Additional methods:** * `set_stroke(color, width, opacity)` - Set stroke properties * `set_fill(color, opacity)` - Set fill properties * `get_points()` - Get bezier curve points ### VGroup Container for grouping multiple mobjects. **Methods:** * `add(*mobjects)` - Add mobjects to group * `remove(*mobjects)` - Remove mobjects * `arrange(direction, buff)` - Arrange in a line * `arrange_in_grid(rows, cols, buff)` - Arrange in grid ## Common Patterns ```python theme={null} # Create and style circle = Circle(radius=1, color=BLUE, fill_opacity=0.5) # Transform circle.shift(RIGHT * 2).scale(1.5).rotate(PI/4) # Group shapes = VGroup(circle, Square(), Triangle()) shapes.arrange(RIGHT, buff=1) ``` ## See Also Conceptual guide See examples Animate mobjects