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Hello

When I import a 3ds file from i. e. 3dsmax, and i put objects to a group, it is possible to rotate the whole group around the same pivot (axis).....the whole group rotates properly and stays correct.

when I do the same with an 3ds file imported from ArchiCAD, every object rotates around its own pivot.......



anyone else??

yes, I had the same problem. I can't recall if I tried grouping everything first and then rotating, but I probably woudl have tried that and found that it failed too. Now, I just make sure everything is correct in AC before saving out a 3ds file.

Also make sure you rotate your model in AC so that North is at the top of the page and then select 10mm for scale and select "Materials" for grouping. It makes material placing easier.

You need to make all the center pivots be in the same place (0,0,0), before export from your modeling application.

This will make sure any mass transforms in Studio, will translate correctly.


Hope this helps,


Tim.