topic Re: A problem with custom sizing a dl:ed object in Libraries & objects

A problem with custom sizing a dl:ed object

Anonymous — Wed, 24 May 2023 11:01:13 GMT

So, um hi.

I got this problem where I downloaded a shelf ("Tall cabinet 1 fixed and 4 adjustable shelves without door 2100x600x400"), which I found by simply typing "shelf" to the search bar in the Object window.

Even after enabling Custom size, the shelf won't go beyond 300/800 in Dimension 1, 300/600 in D2 or 1800/2400 in D3. It always jumps to those values no matter what I type on the fields.
Is there a way to customise the values, or do I have to download another elsewhere and hope for the best?

Thank you!

Re: A problem with custom sizing a dl:ed object

Piotr Dobrowolski — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 16:40:02 GMT

If the object is open - look for the "VALUES" in the parameter script.
You may simply comment the lines starting with: VALUES "a" [...]...VALUES "b" [...] and VALUES "zzyzx" [...]
Comment them by adding "!" in front.
Result will be the all of the 3 dims will not by constrained, but be warned - the object may not work correctly afterwords.

Best regards,
Piotr

Re: A problem with custom sizing a dl:ed object

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 11:12:27 GMT

Piotr wrote:
If the object is open - look for the "VALUES" in the parameter script.
You may simply comment the lines starting with: VALUES "a" [...]...VALUES "b" [...] and VALUES "zzyzx" [...]
Comment them by adding "!" in front.
Result will be the all of the 3 dims will not by constrained, but be warned - the object may not work correctly afterwords.

Best regards,
Piotr

The what? I'm afraid that's too advanced for me. Would you mind simplifying it?

Re: A problem with custom sizing a dl:ed object

David Maudlin — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:54:20 GMT

JustAStudent:

It looks like the object code is locked, so not accessible for changes. The size limits are what the author intended.

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David