Merge parts into one object

[bluenite]

I got the 3ds file with separate parts (legs of many chairs) of same type. Need for simplification and uniformity of the material to combine parts into one. I don't have the possibility to use 3D editor. In KS can only link the material? That's not enough. Those objects are many, there's an overview. Can connect faces to the group or to merge into one?
thx for advice
Peter

[guest84672]

You can't merge, only link materials.