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RonHK
2008-11-20, 04:05 AM
Nice day to all!

Guys.. can anybody please confirm that if I build a model for analytical purpose and setup my true north while working on my architectural model...and later use this model as a linked in MEP, do I need to setup my true north again inside the MEP?

How do I know that if I simply rely on the True North Settings of my Architectural model will give me a correct orientation of my building once my model is exported as gbXML from Revit MEP?

Many Thanks in advance for any insight you could offer....

Scott Womack
2008-11-20, 11:25 AM
Guys.. can anybody please confirm that if I build a model for analytical purpose and setup my true north while working on my architectural model...and later use this model as a linked in MEP, do I need to setup my true north again inside the MEP?

How do I know that if I simply rely on the True North Settings of my Architectural model will give me a correct orientation of my building once my model is exported as gbXML from Revit MEP?

IFthe Architect sets up True north, then when you link in his model, and acquire the coordinates from it, it should set true north in your model as well. There can be multiple saved coordinate systems (sort of like multiple UCS systems in AutoiCAD) so you may need to set another named system active.

RonHK
2008-11-21, 01:00 AM
Thank You Scott!.......of course....gees...I guess I just wasn't thinking hard enough...