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Rotate all objects using data source

Karadzhaian_Eduard — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 22:41:29 GMT

Hi all,

I want to add design lightpoles to my Infraworks model.

As an existing source data i use AutoCAD blocks, either of them have an individual rotation angle.

I try to import this data using GIS format (.sdf) - data completely have been added to Infraworks with standart rotation angle for all objects.

Next I want to automatically rotate all data objects using script:

But it doesn't work.

I'll be glad to get any advices ASAP.

Thanks in advance

Re: Rotate all objects using data source

andrewofabley — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 22:48:31 GMT

@Karadzhaian_Eduard

If your SDF has a a rotation attribute on it, you can map that to the 'rotate z' field in the table view at import. No script required.

Re: Rotate all objects using data source

Karadzhaian_Eduard — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 17:32:22 GMT

@andrewofabley could you please confirm this information using screenshot?

In 'rotate z' field it is impossible to input rotation attribute name or choose it from list. There is a possiblity to input only absolute values. Essentialy I have rotation attribute in my .sdf file.

Re: Rotate all objects using data source

Karadzhaian_Eduard — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 17:35:30 GMT

Another situation with "Set elevation" value. Here there is a possibility to adjust any attributes values.

Re: Rotate all objects using data source

Karadzhaian_Eduard — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 19:16:18 GMT

My problem solved.

Really script was so easy:

function Process(SOURCE, CITY_FURNITURE) {

CITY_FURNITURE.MODEL_ROTATE_Z = SOURCE["ATTRIBUTE_NAME"]*180/3.14;

return true;
}

Re: Rotate all objects using data source

Karsten.Saenger — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 08:56:25 GMT

Hi @Karadzhaian_Eduard ,

just for answering the open question about where to define the rotation - if you have an attribiute in the SDF/SHP files for rotation, you can select it in the table tab:

Regards,

Karsten.

Re: Rotate all objects using data source

inception2708 — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:30:31 GMT

How to export object in Civil 3D with attributes, I use command MAPEXPORT but it no attributes, please help!

Re: Rotate all objects using data source

mark.reeveTXANL — Mon, 20 May 2024 16:03:33 GMT

I try the above method and am still not getting the same rotation as in CAD. I have an SDF with extracted rotation values, I map that attribute (and convert from radians) but it is still a different rotation to the CAD. The value is the same but the angle is different.

Re: Rotate all objects using data source

namlt33 — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:38:51 GMT

Go to data tab, select "select attributes" chose the properties you want

Re: Rotate all objects using data source

captcrayola — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:57:38 GMT

Thanks for this - I know it's an old post, but it helps!

There's a couple of things I did differently in v2026 as the above didn't quite work for me as posted.

1. I entered the formula in the table tab rather than in the script tab as the latter didn't work

2. I corrected the rotation by subtracting 90deg due to the orientation from my export from AutoCAD.

Easy corrections to make!

Sean
Dell Precision 7740 Intel Core i9-9880H CPU @ 2.30Ghz -32GB RAM Windows 10 Pro - 64Bit
NVIDIA Quadro RTX4000 video card dual/dual monitor setup
Civil 3D 2019.3.4 w/ AutoCAD 2019.1.4 / Infraworks 26.0.0.16

Re: Rotate all objects using data source

srksphillips — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:20:02 GMT

I’ve run into the same issue before, and it usually comes down to one (or both) of the following causes:

Model Orientation

The 3D model might not be facing the correct direction.

Try rotating the model so it aligns with the green axis (X-axis).
In my case, I had to rotate the model of the lighting column 180 degrees.
Important: Don’t rely on the ViewCube for orientation—it can be misleading.

Rotation Angle Direction

Your attribute values might assume clockwise rotation from North, but InfraWorks uses counter-clockwise rotation.

This means your lighting columns (or other features) may rotate, but not in the direction you expect.
To correct this, subtract your angle from 360:
- For example: 360-[insert attribute name] e.g. 360-Bearing
My bearings are in degrees from North, not radians—so make sure your data matches that format.

Cheers,

Steve