Quick Import from Rhino in Arc Pro

Question

Hey Everyone,

I am getting this error

"An error occurred while attempting to add a shape to a feature buffer. The error number from ArcObjects is: '-2147220936'. The error message from ArcObjects is: {The coordinates or measures are out of bounds.}".

This error comes when I am trying to quick import a 3D model from Rhino in all valid formats (.dxf,.wrl, .3ds, .dae, .obj(Y is up) etc.) to Arc GIS Pro.

When using a 3D analyst tool import is getting successful but the screen is just getting blank seems like I am in space i.e. out of the earth.

If anyone has successfully imported a 3D model from rhino to arc pro please share the steps like the coordinate system and parameters even while exporting.

Thanks in advance!!

KrishanPareek · Answer

Hey everyone,

As suggested by William Morrish you can use the “import 3D” tool that will import the 3D multipatch object but you have to be very careful with units and coordinates with the same.

In my case, I was able to import the 3D object but was unable to change the projection & coordinate values as they have already had coordinates but the wrong one.

I used a different way i.e. to import your 3D model to SketchUp and from SU you can convert it in DAE formats finally you can import this DAE formatted multipatch into arc pro using the "create multipatch" tool.  In this way, you won’t face the georeferencing problem.

KrishanPareek · Answer

William Morrish‌

I know the problem is with georeferencing but it seems like nothing is working. I have tried to move the multipatch using modify features move tool, tried externally georeferencing it in other software no luck there as well. Am I am doing anything wrong?

KrishanPareek · Answer

Hey William Morrish,

First of all wanna say big thank you to you for taking this up

Secondly I am not the creator of the Rhino files that were later converted to .obj and other formats. Therefore I cannot perform changes in the original files. As per your suggestions I tried importing using "3D Import files" tool providing a reference point as shown in the picture attached below but the result is same I am unable to locate my file.

Then I tried opening the file in SketchUp and providing it the real world coordinates then finally importing back to arc pro but the result is still the same.

What I have with me is real world coordinates, original rhino file  (units in inches) which I am converting in dae and other formats. It will be very helpful of you if you can tell me about process/steps which I am performing wrong and how to proceed forward.