Using the Hinge Align *Tool*

[KuBrick]

Recently, I've been working on a diorama inspired by Cloud Cuckoo Land.

I figure it'll be good to do something fun before I get in some work on a project that I'm more serious about.

Right now, I'm struggling with the hinge align tool.

As you can see, I attempt to get the single stud of the string with attachable pieces connected to one of two cone pieces.

I click on the Hinge Align button, then on the stud from the string, then on the stud of the cone, but nothing happens.

Any suggestions, please?

Am I even attempting this correctly?

[Zerobricks]

Can you please share the lxf file?

[KuBrick]

Can you please share the lxf file?

Sure.

How do I do that?

[Calabar]

Attach it in your answer using the forum's attachment feature or upload it on a file hosting service (for example lego related one like brickshelf or bricksafe) and insert the link in your answer.

[KuBrick]

Okay, here you go.

I'm learning all kinds of things here, like how to create a hyperlink.

Edited August 3, 2014 by SPC_Kubrick

[Lego Otaku]

Ok your problem was the posts were half a stud too far. I moved the whole end half stud forward using temporary jumper plates so the ropes were aligned then I fixed the connection a bit.

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Lego-0taku/ldd/creating_bridge_for_cloud_nine.lxf

[KuBrick]

Nice.

This model is getting completed a lot more nicely now.

I like how this went, revising someone else's LDD file.

Does that happen often around here?

[Zerobricks]

Yeah, I just helped someone yeterday....It happens quite often actually...

[KuBrick]

Sweet.

I'm liking this community already.

I might have this collaboration happen more often for my next project.