Edit Origin Position and Orientation

The Origin is the (0, 0, 0) point of the coordinate system as well as the Orientation of the horizontal x and y axes.

To edit the origin, tap the + icon on the main screen, then tap Edit Origin.

Plus icon on the main screen Edit Origin option in the menu

Set a new origin position by tapping and holding anywhere within the 3D model, then dragging the Gizmos to adjust it.

Setting a new origin position by tapping within the 3D model Dragging the gizmo to adjust the origin position

Adjust Origin Orientation

To adjust the orientation of the origin, tap the Rotate expert mode icon to enable the rotation Gizmo.

Rotate expert mode icon for enabling the rotation gizmo

Drag the gizmo to rotate the origin.

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For environments using the AR Navigation app, align the y-axis (indicated by the blue line) with magnetic north. Use the compass displayed in the top left corner of your screen to find the north direction of your environment, then drag the rotation gizmo to align your model with it as closely as possible.

To make this easier, consider using the Orthographic view. Toggle between the Orbital and Orthographic camera by tapping the Perspective icon on the top right.

Switch to orthographic mode

Switch to orthographic mode

Turn yourself and the phone to find magnetic north using the compass in the top left.

find magnetic north

find magnetic north

Finally, rotate the entire model with two fingers to align the blue needle of the compass with the blue line in the model. Both must point in the same direction.

Next, use the rotation gizmo (green circle) to align the model with your real-life point-of-view. Thus, the blue line in the model should point in the same direction as your phone does in real life.

Align blue Y-Axis to magnetic north

Align blue Y-Axis to magnetic north

Confirm your changes and you should be ready to start the AR-Demo