topic Re: If I specify Coordinates at Point the Scenario Model Does not stay in the correct location it relocates to a new elevation in Forma for Design Forum

If I specify Coordinates at Point the Scenario Model Does not stay in the correct location it relocates to a new elevation

n_mulconray — Thu, 21 May 2026 05:01:06 GMT

I am trialling forma Design in Revit. Specify Coordinates at point is one of the only automation options in Revit, it moves the underlying point beneath your files whilst you continue to work with your elevations static within the view crops.

Currently I bring in the Forma Site scenario data. Specify coordinates at point up to the Forma scenario IFC or whatever file type it is. Remove the Forma > reimport the Forma.

Am I missing some step like resynchronize the Forma import or link so it repositions in the correct location or import > relocate command > remove > reimport?

Forma, Revit, 2027, Scenario, specify coordinates at point

Re: If I specify Coordinates at Point the Scenario Model Does not stay in the correct location it relocates to a new elevation

caoimhe_loftus — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:24:40 GMT

Hi n_mulconray - thanks so much for reaching out. It's great to hear you are testing this workflow. Can I confirm some details so we can investigate. You have started with a revit file and connected to a scenario - can you confirm was the Revit files geolocated, and how it was geolocated? Is there any geometry in the Revit file? Are you trying to acquire the coordinate's from the site design model? Did you order any contextual data?

Thanks in advance for this information which will help diagnose this issue. Caoimhe

Re: If I specify Coordinates at Point the Scenario Model Does not stay in the correct location it relocates to a new elevation

n_mulconray — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:14:29 GMT

Hi,

So i set the geolocation first or during a new scenario creation. i used the map to browse to the correct location in birdsville australia. This is copernicus for oceania terrain. the other marketplace terrains are far worse, unusable. yes there is geometry in the revit file. if you work in an office architects need extensive elements built-into the project template. i did not acquire ccoords, yes as above i ordered contextual data> terrain> copernicus

Re: If I specify Coordinates at Point the Scenario Model Does not stay in the correct location it relocates to a new elevation

n_mulconray — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:15:36 GMT

the bottom image is how i fix it, delete context terrain > re-add it back