Inserted component can't be moved- new issue!?

Inserted component can't be moved- new issue!?

patmat2350
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Inserted component can't be moved- new issue!?

patmat2350
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I've looked here but not found this same issue...I did see it on Reddit, but with no clear solution.

 

This never happened before, now happens 100% of the time for me.

1. Create Component 1.

2. Create Component 2 (external, in the same project).

3. Insert 2 into 1. At time of initial insertion, I can position #2.

4. After accepting the position, #2 is now locked. Can't be moved directly, can't be moved via a Joint definition. See the image:

patmat2350_0-1720824301004.png


Help! I'm at a loss.

 

Edit: Added this simple example file.

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jhackney1972
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Just a guess, do you have Component Drag checked? 

 

Component Drag.jpg

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davebYYPCU
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There is a new Preference setting, 

Ground / Pin / Anchor to Parent.  Set on as default, 

Turn it off, to revert to previous workflows.

 

Might help….

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jhackney1972
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You have been caught by the new "Ground to Parent" feature.  Right click on the component and remove it.

 

Unground to Parent.jpgLock to Parent.jpg

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patmat2350
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Oy, WHY would they do that??? And not make it more obvious? I skim the new updates, but never saw this. 

But that fixed it, many thanks.

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jhackney1972
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You can read about it's intended uses here.

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davebYYPCU
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Musta been more than 50% of feedback asking for Ground on Insert, silent majority don’t give feedback.