12penny

Good day all. Ive been trying to do a 3d sketch of a fireplace surround and mantle. Instead of drawing my own crown molding, I thought it would be easier to download one from google. It seems that when I put it in my drawing I cant move it to where I want it. Can anyone explain how to install components and manipulate them.

phinds

I have not used components, so went out and downloaded a few, or at least a few that Google calls components. They are just SKP files created by someone else, so I do not understand how you can have a problem with them. Can you be more specific about what exactly it is that doesn't work?

Paul

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frankp

12penny, I've found the biggest problem with downloading components from the web is that people use different scales and the positioning from your origin often isn't anywhere you want it to be. Once you've gotten it imported, though, you should be able to use the select tool and move it around like any object you've created yourself. You will have to select the entire object though, or it won't work. You can also modify and edit component you download.

Try the google help files and tutorials for components, they're actually quite good.

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Willie T

Did you download an actual model of a molding piece, or a "profile"? The profile usually needs to be set in place, and <FOLLOW ME> used on it to "chase" around the designated path you desire.

phinds

Looks like 12penny is a driveby who doesn't care if anyone answers his questions.

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