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Fixing 3d Loci issues on custom lighting objects


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Hey Gang,

I'm hoping y'all can help me out. I've been creating custom lights for the company I work for and I have solved many of the problems one faces when getting them to focus correctly.

I can now make the lights point where I want them when focused without exploding through placing the 3D loci at 0,0 etc. I've now hit a new snag, when I set 3D orientation it explodes. Occasionally we need to hang a light off an upright bar so being able to rotate in 3D is necessary.

What I'd really like your input on is a method, how do I ensure that all my pieces are centred so when I rotate it, it doesn't explode, I have 20+ symbols that I need to correct and I cant zoom in close enough to make sure they are EXACTLY centred. Any input on this would be golden.

I have attached the file with my par 30, please test it out and give me your thoughts, it focuses fine, just 3d orientation. Thanks Guys!

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I have had this problem from time to time. What almost always has caused it is if the element that is assigned to the "Base" part record (i.e. the hook clamp or moving light base unit) is a symbol. The "base" part record can be added to a symbol but must be embedded within that symbol for it to work and not attached to the symbol itself!! So for instance if you want to have a hook clamp that is made of say 2 objects, then group the parts attach the part record to the group and make the group into a symbol. Then insert the symbol into the fixture. It sounds long winded but it isn't really and most importantly it works!!

 

Attached is an example

Mark

 

Symbols.vwx

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I have had a lot of trouble with this over the years - You will need to play around with it. I have had the most issues with strobes and blinders.. They explode quite frequently.

 

I have found a resolution in treating the entire light as a base, only way i have found to completely eliminate the issue.

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