Dynamic basepoint?

Dynamic basepoint?

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Dynamic basepoint?

dhuynhMH5C5
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I have a block that is essentially a 6" pipe that can be lengthened from either side via the parameter. The basepoint is set to the center of the block. Works as intended until I need to shorten my pipe past the basepoint on side. I'd like to create the block so that the basepoint moves to center as the block is being stretched. Is this possible? 

 

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Libbya
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Yes, it is possible.  Add a couple more stretch actions (one for each grip point) and add the basepoint to their selection sets.  After you have added the stretch actions, select them, go to properties, and change their distance multipliers to 0.5.

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dhuynhMH5C5
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Worked like a charm. I didn't realize that the basepoint parameter worked that way. Thank you!

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