Set project north and true north

Discover how to correctly configure Project North and True North within Revit, aligning your model with both design intent and real-world orientation. Following guidance from the BIM Execution Plan (BEP), you’ll rotate views for design clarity and adjust True North for accurate site representation. Mastering this distinction is essential for coordinating architectural models with other disciplines and external references such as site plans and surveys.

After completing this video, you'll be able to:

  • Describe the differences between Project North and True North.
  • Set view orientation to Project North to optimize design documentation and modeling workflows.
  • Align True North with real-world site orientation.
  • Apply best practices for maintaining coordinate consistency across linked models.

Video quiz

Where in Revit do you set the View Orientation to true or project north?

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