Plant - 3D component incorrectly rendered

[fich]

In order to do a sun study I replaced the 3D component of a tree with a sphere and cylinder. Using plant objects would allow 'Send to surface' and resize quickly as needed.

In any 3D view the two new objects are misplaced and do not line up as they were inserted.

Grouping or creating a symbol before inserting into the 3D component did not help. Add Solids of the two objects did only partially resolve the problem and only in OpenGL. The trunks are now green and the plant objects a very difficult to select in 3D as the wireframe does not match the rendered shape.

In addition I wanted to produce some artistic renderings, here it produces artefacts that seem to be related to the odd wireframe shapes shown when selecting to object.

Is the 'One 3D object per 3D component' a know limitation or do I miss something?

Are there 3D objects which would work better as a 3D component when resized then others?

Edited December 5, 2014 by fich

[bcd]

Take a look at the Existing Tree tool and edit the 3d Properties in the OIP to suit.