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    dgorman3
    last edited by 31 Dec 2015, 20:36

    Hello,

    So I'm new to creating dynamic components and to this point I haven't had much trouble. With my newest component (attached) I am having an issue when I use the Move tool to try and move the component, it will move it too far in the direction I'm trying to move it.

    For example, say I want to move it 6" along X axis and 6" along Y axis with the Move tool. Once I click where I'd like it to move, it will jump what seems to be an arbitrary amount past the 6",6" I desired. If I were to type the coordinates manually into the Component Attributes box, it will move perfectly.

    I feel like I'm missing something simple, but I've been trying for an hour now to figure it out and haven't come up with anything. Any help is very much appreciated!!! 👍

    Update: I just realized that it is moving twice the distance that I specify with the move tool. If I try to move it 6" along X, it will move 12" along X. Hopefully this helps?!


    Dynamic Outdoor Firepit

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      richh
      last edited by 1 Jan 2016, 15:44

      When you position the subcomponents, don't include the containing block's X, Y, or Z attributes in the formulas (firepit!X + the rest of the position formula). If you do, everything displaces the amount that you move plus the additional distance.

      Try the component in the attached file.


      BLAH-rev.skp

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