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      shaan36
      last edited by

      Hi All,
      I have Created a DC no problem in creation but when I place this Component in different file from component library it always automatically goes toOrigin Axes (0,0,0,) of drawing
      the DC has a parametric length Function from 2.5m to 5m.
      I will Just attached the file, can any one please guide me.

      Regards,
      Shaan


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        shaan36
        last edited by

        Please anyone has given a try .......

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          TIG Moderator
          last edited by

          When you modeled the DC component your model SKP was geo-located.
          In another SKP that then makes the newly imported/inserted DC component auto-snap to the origin [0,0,0].

          Open the DC's SKP and use 'Model Info' to remove any geo-location data.
          Save it and retry the import etc - it should now work 'normally' with the first instance being placed on the cursor for you to snap it into place.

          Make sure your normal Template has NO geo-location set up, otherwise this could recur...

          In passing... a lot of the tubes forming the 'gate' were modeled inside out.
          The blue back-face should ALWAYS be inside, with the off-white front facing outwards.
          Edit the problem parts and select the wrongly oriented surface: context-menu > Reverse... to flip all of them so they are oriented correctly.
          Always remember. as you work, view your model occasionally in Monochrome model [and have set a contrasting back-face color in your Style], this shows these issues.
          Having flipped faces can often be inconsequential - although pushpulling etc will behave counter-intuitively etc] BUT it's bad form to model 'inside out'...
          For example, if that component ever gets used in a model that is using a rendering application then there will probably be unexpected results.
          Most renderers expect to color/texture just front-faces, so backs are usually ignored and colored black/white/transparent/etc depending on the rendering application...

          TIG

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            shaan36
            last edited by

            Woo It works hats off....Thanks
            And yes i appreciate you guidelines and the ways you explain next time i will take care of it.

            Thanks & Regards
            Shaan

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