I have an issue with the way models are orientated when D5 is started from from Revit.
After the model has been brought into D5, it seems the model have been rotated -90 degrees. This is evident when selecting Camera>View>Top. The two images attached show the behaviour.
The first image shows the model set at True North in revit and in ‘Top’ view. The second image shows the camera set to ‘Top’ view in D5. It has rotated.
Hi! This is due to the preset coordinate settings in Revit and D5. The coordinates in Revit and D5 are opposite, namely one is left-hand coordinates while the other is right-hand. So for now, you need to adjust the angle manually and we will optimize it in the future.
is this solved now ? we have multiple files over different softwares like revit rhino and sketchup that i’d like to combine, the revit rotates and moves while combining in D5
Revit’s coordinate system is inverse to the coordinates of the other modeling software thus, when being placed in D5 Render, the model is rotated. As a workaround, you may need to manually rotate the model to your desired position.
Additionally, There are also articles and even dissertations that explain Revit’s Shared Coordinates in detail.
If you are interested you can check Paul F. Aubin’s The Revit Theory of Relativity: Understanding Shared Coordinates
