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Positioning props (SOLVED)

reserv888reserv888 Posts: 1,150
edited April 2015 in New Users

Some props doesn't use the normal x,y,z axes but have there own orientation.
Sometimes that makes them hard to position correctly.
Is there a way to change that so they move along the normal/world x,y,z axes?

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  • Steven-VSteven-V Posts: 727
    edited December 1969

    Are you talking about props attached to a figure, like a woman's handbag? Sometimes with those (sometimes, but not always), if you de-parent them, you can get them to behave more-or-less normally. But not always.

  • JimmyC_2009JimmyC_2009 Posts: 8,891
    edited December 1969

    You don't say which props, perhaps there is a reason for it?

    Have you tried setting them to 0,0,0 in the Parameters pane first before moving them, or is that not what you mean? Can you give an example?

  • Steven-VSteven-V Posts: 727
    edited December 1969

    Another idea for you: Create a "group" with the prop as the only thing in the group, and accept the option DAZ gives you to parent the object to the group. Then move the group as normal. The group should obey normal X-Y-Z coordinates and rotation rules, and the prop should be forced to move along with the group.

  • reserv888reserv888 Posts: 1,150
    edited December 1969

    JimmyC_2009 said:
    You don't say which props, perhaps there is a reason for it?

    Have you tried setting them to 0,0,0 in the Parameters pane first before moving them, or is that not what you mean? Can you give an example?

    In this case it was the Fantasia Staff from the Fantasia For Genesis 2 Female(s) set. When I tried your solution I realized the problem occured because it was parented to a hand when it was loaded. When I unparented it, the translation tool worked as I wanted. I guess the solution is the same for other props I have had this problem with.

    Problem solved. Thanks for pointing out the direction.

  • reserv888reserv888 Posts: 1,150
    edited December 1969

    steven.viscido said:
    Are you talking about props attached to a figure, like a woman's handbag? Sometimes with those (sometimes, but not always), if you de-parent them, you can get them to behave more-or-less normally. But not always.

    Thank you steven. You were right.

  • Steven-VSteven-V Posts: 727
    edited December 1969

    You're welcome!

    I had this problem with an over-the-shoulder bag that I wanted to have the character drop. I could not get it to go to the floor. Then I accidentally unparented it and all of a sudden I could move it anywhere. Ah the joys of pure luck...

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