duplicate objects created

[DCarpenter]

So I've created a simple script that duplicates a selected symbol from a pop-up window.  I've also added an event script that changes the "Distance" parameter based on the symbol selected.  Developer mode is 'off', but I don't understand why when the PIO is executed that it creates a second set of symbols outside of the PIO.  That second set of symbols are always in the exact same location in every drawing, regardless of where the PIO is.  I've attached a screen shot if it's helpful.  Any ideas why?

[Julian Carr]

The duplicates are likely being placed relative to the internal origin.. Try making sure the symbols are being inserted in Event = 3. Otherwise they can be outside the PIO container.

[DCarpenter]

wow, that would make sense.  This is my first time creating an event enabled script.  Do I have to move entire script into Event 3?  Is this a general rule of thumb when working with event enabled scripts?

 

Edited March 5, 2020 by DCarpenter

[Julian Carr]

Yes once a PIO is event enabled, then everything must be dealt with in the correct event. I'm pretty sure there are some sample event based PIOs floating around or in the SDK.

[DCarpenter]

ok, thanks.  Yes, I found a really great script someone posted a few years ago that really help.

 

Thank you.

[Hippocode]

If they are also "outside" the container of your PIO, so not part of it, you need to attach them to the PIO's container after duplication.