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Was there any solution to getting the pin to drop on the inner core? I can't get it to work.
Hi, the team tested the interactive in the latest Chrome, IE11 and Safari (iOS 10.2.1) but failed to replicate the problem. Can you please check the version of the browser you are using and if possible upgrade if necessary.
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Dropped pin on inner core and nothing happened.
Hi Peter,
I've asked the team to look into the problem, as soon as it's been resolved I'll come back to you.
Many thanks for letting us know.
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