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walterwu
2013-06-02, 08:11 AM
I have multiple dwg files that can be overlayed (position wise) correctly with origin at 0,0 in AutoCAD.

When I import link them as CAD into Revit, they are in the wrong position. How do I ensure that they still stay in the position relevant to 0,0 origin?

Dave Jones
2013-06-02, 02:00 PM
I have multiple dwg files that can be overlayed (position wise) correctly with origin at 0,0 in AutoCAD.

When I import link them as CAD into Revit, they are in the wrong position. How do I ensure that they still stay in the position relevant to 0,0 origin?

when linking did you use Positioning: Auto: Origin to Origin?

walterwu
2013-06-02, 09:03 PM
when linking did you use Positioning: Auto: Origin to Origin?

Yes, I've tried all the 3 options Auto: Orgin to Orgin, Auto: Center to Center & Auto: By Shared Coordinates to no avail.

Didn't tried the Manual options.

jsteinhauer
2013-06-03, 01:34 PM
Walter,

Are the files all setup with the same units? Are you 100% sure that the CAD files are in similar positions in reference to 0,0,0. Don't forget the third 0.

Cheers,
Jeff S.