Issue:
When setting up Project North in Revit, the command fails and the model will not rotate.
 
Nothing happens when a selection is made from the options.
Causes:
Project file corruption can cause command failures, such as issues when setting up Project North.
Solution:
Detach the file and run an audit.
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If the file is a Forma project, the model must be detached from the Forma server and reuploaded after auditing the file.
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