Selecting an object once added to another

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I am trying to design a simple box to put batteries in using 18mm ply. I have all the parts but haven’t created a material or coloured them. When I drag a side to the bottom and its not in quite the right place I can no longer select it to move it. If a click 3 times all the parts that it is placed or connected too get selected.

This been one of the most frustrating aspects as every time I make a box, one measurement or where it sits cannot be selected after I have put it where I want it.

Does it need to be a material?

I cant imagine that you have to place the object exactly where it is required or get the size exactly right. Once I zoom I realise that I always need to move it

Thanks for any help

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I expect you aren’t making components of the parts so everything sticks together. Share your .skp file so we can see what you’ve modeled so far.

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You need to learn about groups and components . That way you can easily move say a selected side (as a group) around.

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