Topic: [Answered] moving an imported model

[herm57]

Just started with Lumion 7.5 trial. Imported a revit model, it came in at a height above the terrain. Tried to select the model and move it down - it won't let me select it. What I am missing?

[peterm]

Hi herm57

Welcome.

Models are placed at the Lumion Placement Point/Insertion Point.  If the physical model is above the placement point, then that's because on export the building is also above, and at distance from the Revit Base Point or Survey Point.

There are two options:
1. Amend the Base Point (temporarily), but that is not always practical in Revit to do so all the time. And moving the building closer to, or at the Base Point, is not always desired in Revit.

2. So the easy way is to correct the height in Lumion.  See our Knowledge Base Article:  My model is high above the terrain. How can I change it's height?

Does that work for you?

[herm57]

Short answer - no
I can not select the imported revit model and therefore can not move it up or down.

[peterm]

Ah, selection problem, sorry missed that from your earlier description.

After placing it in a Scene it should be sitting at ground level, but just to check it is not far below ground level, please check if you can see the models Object Icon by moving the camera higher up and away from the model.

[herm57]

I can see the model - it is 50-60 feet above the grade plane.
I can't select the model and therefore can't move the model back down to the grade plane.

[Morten]

Hi herm57, try to select the model in the 'Imported models' browser window in Lumion and then place it in the scene again.

Do you see a small circular object insertion icon at the point where you clicked when placing the model?

[herm57]

I appreciate the help, but my 7 day trial has expired. Not enough time to test out the software and work on client projects at the same time, thanks again.

[Morten]

Did you know that there are two different trial versions? You might want to consider getting the Lumion 8.0 Pro Trial version instead. It's the full unlimited version.

Knowledge Base article: Is there a Trial version of Lumion?

[herm57]

I will look into it, thanks again.

[Morten]

You're welcome.

(Although the Lumion 8.0 Pro Trial version expires 7 days after being issued, your local reseller can extend it if necessary)