How do you override CG in OpenRocket?

My sim was amazingly accurate, but the CG is off by an inch. Is there a way to override the CG location?

I generally do it by selecting the body tube, then going to the "Override" tab, and underneath Override Mass is Override CG.

I tried that, but I can't get the total rocket CG where I want it. Is there a CG override for the entire vehicle?

TopRamen said:

I generally do it by selecting the body tube, then going to the "Override" tab, and underneath Override Mass is Override CG.

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Exactly, just remember to check the box that says "override all subcomponents" or some such thing

Ah, I missed that box. Thanks.

CzTeacherMan said:

Exactly, just remember to check the box that says "override all subcomponents" or some such thing

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Oh, yeah, forgot about that.

Click on the stage top branch to override the entire rocket. Maybe right click.

TopRamen said:

I generally do it by selecting the body tube, then going to the "Override" tab, and underneath Override Mass is Override CG.

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The highest level component for which you can override the CG is the stage. Overriding the CG of the stage on a single-stage rocket will override the CG of the rocket.

Nathan said:

The highest level component for which you can override the CG is the stage. Overriding the CG of the stage on a single-stage rocket will override the CG of the rocket.

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Oh, by clicking on "Sustainer".
Yes, that lets you put your CG anywhere on the entire length of the model.

I went and tried that to see what you meant. I have only needed to tweek CG a couple of times, and only by 2 inches or so.
Next time I need to do it I'll use this method.