Can't move object along z axis which has been squashed.

[terencecluttey]

I have searched everywhere for the solution. I set an object's pivot point to be aligned with another object and accidentally saved the file. the problem is now that object is locked on the z axis and can't be moved along that axis and if i go to they hierarchy and say effect pivot only and move the pivot along that axis the pivot stays still but the object moves in the opposite direction, also when i did that it got squashed weirdly. now i can't seem to find a way to unlock it

 

I have tried object constraints, my gismo IS there so pressing x is not the problem,

i have tried pressing space bar that doesn't make any difference,

it is not locked in the "Link info" section on they hierarchy tab.

 

I can't find the fault please help.

[jasonstewart]

Long shot but try making a simple box or sphere or something and attached the original object to it (from the new object). Then just delete the new object and hopefully you can move it.