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      dgorman3
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      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

        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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