as said before, rotations should be isolated with an extra level
this has always been the issue with DCs

example-of-why-we-cant-have-nice-things.skp

please up load your model

however a simple method is to split a counter into sections with if statements

basic handle turn, then door.skp

For DC, embed in second cutter (parent is a cutter as well)

acomponent.skp

@gullfo

I agree, yet the alternative, Live Components, at this stage is still not practical. It's taking far too long to compete, image if 1% of that money was afforded to DCs!

@gullfo

I agree, yet the alternative, Live Components, at this stage is still not practical. It's taking far too long to compete, image if 1% of that money was afforded to DCs!

as said before, rotations should be isolated with an extra level
this has always been the issue with DCs

example-of-why-we-cant-have-nice-things.skp

@gullfo
for DC holes
build on same axis, xy plane with z up
this suits opencutlist

top cutter copies should be contained in top cut cutter
bottom cutter copies should be contained in a bottom cut cutter

if you have to use different axis in a cuboid, there should an extra level or child to isolate the rotation. But much easier to keep all in same orientation

checkout my DC warehouse pages
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/25c4463957ad36c2635f69bba8c8ac7/dynamic-hole-builder

For DC, embed in second cutter (parent is a cutter as well)

acomponent.skp

I understand now, you cannot reference the top level, only the level above or below and any within the same level.
So, need to pass the data through

You can use parent! as a generic reference which is handy for reusing a DC (note make unique if reusing)

tiroir_emuca (1).skp

@JNL
Subgroups work on the lowest level, they are convenient as stated. But should not be used in intermediate levels, unless used in conjunction with "deep make unique" or similar extensions.

Can drive from parent, the red may show a non-initiated attribute. Though shows "0" in grey, the value in parent is null. So, enter a value.
Otherwise, the formula is incorrect or sometimes disconnected.
Please upload any problem DCs

amended to include position so can change base width

essai_cornière.skp

divide into 3 solid groups, groups are good as subs as will not show on OCL, and if required can union or outer shell with no residue

hide the adjoining planes

fix the thickness and formula for base and leg

essai_cornière.skp

please up load your model

however a simple method is to split a counter into sections with if statements

basic handle turn, then door.skp

A component file is created is created via the right click menu "saveas"

If you open this file you see its contents not the parent, so saving leaves a parent with the groups as per your file,

You need to import the file as done and explode then via right click "saveas" to overwrite or drag and drop. then the parent data is destroyed