Move Model

Layer(s): Varies

Associated: Go to 3D

Ribbon: Elevate Panel

Aligns a HydraCAD 3D Model to a specified location for coordination in Revit or Navisworks with other trades.

This procedure is a two-step process. The first is to denote the basepoint of the system. The second is to move the project to that basepoint.

Your project should be in 3D and on the Model tab when using this command.

When you select Denote Basepoint, the System Boundary dialog box will open.

The Project Basepoint is where the model will be moved to.

The Match point is the point on the existing model that will be moved to the Base point.

For the Shape of the Box, select from Rectangular or Non-Rectangular. Use Non-Rectangular to define a boundary with multiple picks. The boundary will close automatically after you have made your picks and right-click to finish.

Check Add Project Base/Match Point. Select Insert Base Point.

When prompted to Pick a point for Project Base…, pick the point that will be the coordination point with other trades. Some users find it helpful to first insert some other type of item, such as a circle, at that point, and then insert the Base Point at the center of that circle.

The Base Point can also be inserted at a precise location in 3D space by entering the coordinates in AutoCAD Properties.

Start the command and select Denote Basepoint again. Check Add Project Base/Match Point. Note: Since the drawing already has a Basepoint inserted, the button now reads Define Match Window. To insert a different Basepoint, erase the one already inserted and start the command again.

Select Define Match Window.

Pick a window around the model objects that you want to move.

The command will continue with the prompt: Pick point for Match Point. Pick a point on your existing project as a reference point for the move.

To move the model, start the command again. Select Move Model.

The selected model objects will be moved to the Base Point.

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