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I've constructed several simple objects using FSDS V3. Exported them as scenery objects. Ran the resulting mdl and xml files through Library Creator XML. Compiled the modified library and moved the new libray bgl to the FSX Addon\scenery folder.

When I run Object Placer Tool there's no problem selecting and placing the object but the object seems locked in place. I can select it and the green frame appears around the object but when I try to move the object for fine tuning the location the green boarder changes to yellow and I can't move it.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Doc G
 
This is the main reason why I use Whisplacer:)

It can be very tricky to select some objects -- the smaller they are, the more difficult. Single planes, such as fence segments, are notoriously difficult. Sometimes you just need to keep clicking in a different place, until the object box turns green again -- then grab it there, anywhere else will lose focus again.

It also helps if you move the point of view so that the object you are trying to select is more accessible -- get closer, and square-on.

If you reload a scenery XML file, OPT will automatically lock the position of any existing objects, so you'd need to unlock them before you can move them. And when you reload some previously placed objects, some bounding boxes are huge, having no relation to the actual object, and are impossible to select. In this case, you just need to keep loading the XML file until the object you want to move has a 'normal' bounding box.

I do use OPT a lot for quick jobs, as it is very handy, but for larger projects I'm less inclined to get frustrated if I use Whisplacer...
 
Problem solved

Thanks for the reply toprob. I did exactly what you suggested and after several attempts was finally able to grab the object move it.

Doc G
 
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