"Hidden" attribute is automatically the same for all components with same name?

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Hi,

I’m trying to build a tent in dynamic componant format where I can choose for each wall if I want it “empty”, “white” or “translucent”.

I’ve created a specific attribute for each wall with 3 chooses (vide, cristal, blanc).

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I’m surprised because when I configure the “hidden” attribute, it automatically applied to the 4 components with same name.
This is not really normal, isn’t it ?

Do I miss something ?

My wish : Be able for example to have the face wall empty, back wall translucent and left/right walls in white.

Thanks for your help !

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They are not unique! The best tool to make unique is…

as it will make copied groups unique too!

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Hi @pcmoor !

Thanks for your reply :slight_smile:

Your solution is OK but bring me two questions :

  • with unique components for each side, my model is getting “bigger” in file size even if this components are the same, it’s a pity.

  • I can’t understand why two elements copied from the same component model can have separate attributes like “LenX” or “RotX” but it’s impossible for the “Hidden” attribute. Is it usefull for several examples ?

Thanks for all !

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There is a “parent!” generic term to replace different named parents that can be used for copied instances with same definition; however, the formula must remain same.
This can help with some reuse

Example (10).skp (703.7 KB)

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Just a side note:
used eneroth attribute editor on definition

to copy the options from first to other three dropdown options.

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