How do I change the position of a model?

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#1
  1. What do you want to achieve? Keep it simple and clear!

I want to make the model to change its position. I have already get the children inside of the model since there isn’t any position properties of a model. I also change the children position.

  1. What is the issue? Include screenshots / videos if possible!

it is not cloning nor is it outputting any errors…

  1. What solutions have you tried so far? Did you look for solutions on the Developer Hub?

I have tried looking for solutions on the devforum, youtube and did some research about my problems on google but there isn’t any topic/video a way to fix my script.

I’d be appreciative if someone could help me with this.
Thanks!

local RS = game.ReplicatedStorage.vias:GetChildren()

for i = 0,1000 do
	local CloneModel = RS:Clone()
	CloneModel.Parent = game.Workspace
for _,V in pairs(RS) do
		V.Position = Vector3.new(-38.742, 15.539, -47.338)
	end
end
#2

Reference the Model’s SetPrimaryPartCFrame property, provided you have a PrimaryPart already inserted

local RS = game.ReplicatedStorage.vias:GetChildren()

for i = 0,1000 do --Ok but why is this here
    for _, Model in pairs(RS) do
	    local CloneModel = Model:Clone()
	    CloneModel.Parent = game.Workspace
        CloneModel:SetPrimaryPartCFrame(CFrame.new(-38.742, 15.529, 47.338))
    end
end

I also just realized you’re attempting to clone a table of Instances, I don’t think you can do that? :thinking:

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#3

This is correct in direct reference to CFrame. To move a model via position it is more proper to use :MoveTo().

#4

:MoveTo() has obstruction checks which can be unreliable if the model needs to be relocated to an exact position.

#5

Couldn’t you just move the PrimaryPart’s Position of the Model? Or would that only position that specific part?

MoveTo()'s function would rely on collisions, especially if you group Models close together

#6

Then use Model:TranslateBy(). My argument for MoveTo over SetPrimaryPartCFrame exists in the fact that OP is asking to move via position.

#7

it still doesn’t clone tho, no errors :confused:

#8

I’m pretty sure by position he means that he just want to move the model, in this case both CFrame and Vector3 are applicable

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#9

The cloning is a seperate issue because you are trying to clone a table.

#10

I can’t clone through a table?

#11

GetChildren() actually returns a table of all the Instances provided inside the vias object

You can try using this perhaps?

local RS = game.ReplicatedStorage.vias:GetChildren()

for _, Model in pairs(RS) do
    local CloneModel = Model:Clone()
	CloneModel.Parent = game.Workspace
    CloneModel:SetPrimaryPartCFrame(CFrame.new(-38.742, 15.529, 47.338)) 
end

You could use TranslateBy(), SetPrimaryPartCFrame(), MoveTo() (But that’d result in collision issues), or just referencing the PrimaryPart’s Position (Still unsure) for moving the model

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#12

Why is this thread so long.

Just set a PrimaryPart to the Model then use :SetPrimaryPartCFrame, you are able to use a Vector3 position just do:

Model:SetPrimaryPartCFrame(CFrame.new(Vector3))
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#13

I am getting this error…

SetPrimaryPartCFrame is not a valid member of MeshPart “Workspace.Meshes/ VFX_Sphere.002” -

#14

O k a y t h e n

So if your vias Object has both Models & BaseParts inside, you should possibly implement conditional checks to make sure that each Object goes in their respective order to position them correctly

Maybe try this?

local RS = game.ReplicatedStorage.vias:GetChildren()

for _, Object in pairs(RS) do
    local CloneModel = Object:Clone()
	CloneModel.Parent = game.Workspace

    if CloneModel:IsA("BasePart") then
        CloneModel.Position = Vector3.new(-38.742, 15.529, 47.338)

    elseif CloneModel:IsA("Model") then
        CloneModel:SetPrimaryPartCFrame(CFrame.new(-38.742, 15.529, 47.338))
    end
end
#15

it doesn’t clone the model but it only clone one part from the model then it stops… no error :confused:

#16

theres a red line underline on line 4 (Model)

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#17

I did a dumb, replace that with Object

#18

well, it does clone it but not in a model… is there a way for the model to clone it to the workspace instead of only 3 parts?

#19

Wait, so you’re wanting to place all the parts cloned into a Model object is what I’m assuming? Try this then

local RS = game.ReplicatedStorage.vias:GetChildren()
local Model = Instance.new("Model")
Model.Parent = workspace

for _, Object in pairs(RS) do
    local CloneModel = Object:Clone()
    CloneModel.Parent = Model
    CloneModel.Position = Vector3.new(-38.742, 15.529, 47.338)
end
#20

Bro, It worked!! Omg Thanks man!!