Another work around is to apply a checkers material directly to the faces of the component and then delete it from the model. This sets the UV for faces. Now, any material you apply to the component remains correctly UV maped.

@krisidious said: Sooo... How much is it? and will it work with Imperial units? Hmm ....think if I do the translation and add the ability to work in inches, it can be sold ? think... And now here it is . [flash=425,344:40rw7hj9]http://www.youtube.com/v/5kczp9kqsY8&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0[/flash:40rw7hj9] and part 2 [flash=425,344:40rw7hj9]http://www.youtube.com/v/bQr-_HAb9fI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0[/flash:40rw7hj9]

Thanks for your reply pcmoor, i found 2 red #. The function of the subcomponent referred to a variable of another head component. And i forgot to define the x position of 2 pieces. Now it seems to work fine. I just need to add the position for the keys, because they are scaled with the door panel and i want them always off the same distance off the side.

thanks Jim, I learnt another thing about this amazing program, hopefully 2015-16 will bring about a revamp of DCs

Whenever you create a component, a definition is kept in the drawing you are using. So deleting all the instances does not delete the definition. Deleting is achieved by purging the drawing via window/model Info/statistics/purge unused. You can, also delete unused components via the component browser by right clicking an item and select from the context menu. Within the file you posted there are unused "corrugated wall, roofrow#2, row#1, Sophie, tp150bit#1" the copied subcomponents of these may interfere with your component and create the effects you are experiencing. this may be the case with the drawing you are inserting the DC into Purging is required.... where you save and insert a DC explains the change in attributes, from your home position on the component browser you can enter the latest updated instance, whereas if you go to the folder where the DC was saved you use the original settings. You may have noticed with a DC which copies itself, many unique components are made, so that purging after many edits would probably be required. I suggest in this case, that one uses groups for the sub_entities so that you don't need to worry about them. Another idea you may consider as you build larger objects which consist of many sub_entities, is a level where you can outer shell, explode and make them one component. This is required for quantity lists, otherwise you end up with lots of useless data (sub entities) which slows the operation down.

Yes, ruby does have a modulo operator - I said Dynamic Components doesn't provide a modulus function.

@pcmoor said: ..... Thankyou. I had a feeling that might have been where my issue was. It will help a lot as I have fencing and everything to do and DC should speed the process up. I've attached the kerb in action. [image: dZFh_f1circuit.jpg]

I don't know if that can help you? VisuHole by fredo6 Less 20 seconds [image: file.php?id=123768&t=1] [image: file.php?id=123769] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mCvM8OSDxg

@jql said: You shouldn't use a dynamic component to do that, you should use fredo scale box stretching to target instead. Much more practical and less computer intensive ... This is exactly what I wanted to do. Thanks a lot!

I don't think there's a way to do that with the native tools. You'll have to get an animation plug-in. Search the Extension warehouse for one, I'm sure someone made one already.

pcmoor, it's a little clunky, but it works. I'm trying to implement a drag and drop parent component, so I have to drag the wrapped child component into the open parent component, and explode the wrapper on the child and it works. Is this a bug or are the DC's designed to overwrite formulas?

Right click your dynamic component, and select "Save as", it'll save like a sketchup model, but when you import, it'll be dynamic. Likewise, if you try to open that file like a regular model, it'll be in pieces and not a component. But you probably only plan to ever import your components anyways.

Hey I know this was a while ago but what is the name of the function for make it appear to bend, like with that bridge?

Oh, don't worry. I figured it out with by locking the position and a little formula =Base Unit!LenX-3.2 I will add the new skp file so others can learn from it. [image: 2VGu_DC3.jpg] Base Unit Dynamic.skp

Thank you very much. Just another question, can i create parametric processing? For example i want to create an hole in the panel but i want to introduce a numeric variable for changing the position of the hole when i want. Is this possible? Thank again!

@thiswasjustin Ah, I see. I don't usually make any use of the actual "name" field, though I do frequently use the "definition" field quite often. Good to know it's a bug for that time when I do decide to use it. Thanks!

Yes that works. Excellent work. Very Nice.

A quick read of the help section of their website shows that the plugin is only compatible with SU7 and SU8. https://getsatisfaction.com/igloostudios/topics/product_connect_installation_failed_on_sketchup_pro_2014?utm_medium=widget%26amp;utm_source=widget_igloostudios

@jedicharles said: That did the trick, thanks for the help! cool

can you post an example?