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# 1 19-07-2011 , 02:51 PM

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yet another question! - I have a group of objects, each with their pivot set to the centre, but when i select the group and centre pivot it's off to the side... why is this?

i've freeze(d) the transforms user added image

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# 2 19-07-2011 , 03:08 PM

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Usally means there is an object with some history/transformation within the group. Freeze trans and delete history and regroup or hit insert on move the pivot manually.

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# 3 21-07-2011 , 09:38 AM

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I never did managed to remove the offset through the seetings - i 'resorted' to the good old 'insert' key. thanks user added image

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# 4 21-07-2011 , 09:46 AM

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You shouldn't have to, post up a scene file and I'll have a look if you like

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# 5 23-07-2011 , 10:47 PM

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you might have grouped an object that you didn't intend to add to the group as well

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# 6 24-07-2011 , 07:02 PM

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I'm not sure - - everything positioned ok now so I'm not too woried, it was more just a general query.

I'm not sure how to post up a scene file gubar, but thanks anyway user added image

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