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title: "What does the \"Model Offset\" setting do?"
description: "Managing the position of the first node in a line of 3D models using the \"Model Offset\" setting"
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# What does the "Model Offset" setting do?

## Managing the position of the first node in a line of 3D models

The **Model Offset** setting controls where the **first node** is positioned on a 3D model when it’s placed in a line.

By default, the node is positioned at the **centre** of the model. While this is convenient for placing individual models, it can make it difficult to accurately calculate the total number of models in a line.

To align the node with the **start** (origin point) of the model instead, calculate **half the width** of the model and enter that value into the **Model Offset** field in the layer settings.

![](https://support.iventis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/e6d7e1bc-9207-4cd6-9595-a82534169080-jpg.jpeg?width=800&height=453&name=e6d7e1bc-9207-4cd6-9595-a82534169080-jpg.jpeg)

In the example below, a **Heras fencing panel** is **3.49 m** wide.  
To align the node at the start of the panel, enter **1.745 m** (half the width) into the **Model Offset** field.

![Layer settings](https://support.iventis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Layer%20settings.png?width=688&height=521&name=Layer%20settings.png)

The first node is now positioned at the **start** of the 3D model rather than at its centre. This adjustment makes it easier to create accurate **corners and angles** when drawing a continuous line of models.

![](https://support.iventis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-10-27%20at%2014-45-16-png.png?width=688&height=431&name=Screenshot%202025-10-27%20at%2014-45-16-png.png)

 

 

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