How to place a component precisely

Please have a look at my Quick Time video. This problem has frustrated me for 10 years! https://forums.sketchup.com/uploads/short-url/mBLsrQRBy2UTWFNIsCrERDEixJc.mov

Check that your Model Info > Units does not have any snapping set.
Otherwise things might ‘jump’ ?

Also, if the point[s] you want to use for the snap is[/are] ‘behind’ the component-instance’s geometry which you are placing, then consider using Xray mode, and then use Move and re-pick the insertion-point and snap-point using that mode…

and assign a shortcut to be able to switch quickly…

Thank you, I will try that tomorrow.

Also, one can use axial constraint (arrows) and do it in two steps; ex.: first in red then in green (or blue).

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Something else to be aware of is that by changing the component axis you change the insertion point.

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Very instructive, I’m trying this too. Secondly, what video program do you use?

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