# importinstance.GetCOMObjects Node not visible in linkdwg package

**URL:** <https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/importinstance-getcomobjects-node-not-visible-in-linkdwg-package/62174>\
**Category:** Revit\
**Created:** [March 26, 2021, 9:11am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/importinstance-getcomobjects-node-not-visible-in-linkdwg-package/62174 "2021-03-26T09:11:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![hitesh.hirani7APDE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ee59a6/32.png) [@hitesh.hirani7APDE](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/hitesh.hirani7APDE)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 9:11am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/importinstance-getcomobjects-node-not-visible-in-linkdwg-package/62174/1 "2021-03-26T09:11:00Z")

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i want to work with cad blocks returned from imported cad into revit for that i need a node from linkdwg “importinstance.GetCOMObjects” but its not showing in my dynamo UI can anyone help me out

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**Author:** ![Alban\_de\_Chasteigner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/alban_de_chasteigner/32/39650_2.png) [@Alban\_de\_Chasteigner](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Alban_de_Chasteigner)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 9:38am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/importinstance-getcomobjects-node-not-visible-in-linkdwg-package/62174/2 "2021-03-26T09:38:06Z")

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Hi @hitesh.hirani7APDE,

Use instead the _CAD Block_ node. It will be easier and will not require opening AutoCad.  
 ![CAD Link](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/c/a/ca437d5041b780bbc12124390a0704f7d0e6f9eb.png)

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**Author:** ![hitesh.hirani7APDE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ee59a6/32.png) [@hitesh.hirani7APDE](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/hitesh.hirani7APDE)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/importinstance-getcomobjects-node-not-visible-in-linkdwg-package/62174/3 "2021-03-26T09:40:43Z")

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Thanks for your answer it will perfectly work for me just a little help i need that where i can find this node like what is the package?

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**Author:** ![Alban\_de\_Chasteigner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/alban_de_chasteigner/32/39650_2.png) [@Alban\_de\_Chasteigner](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Alban_de_Chasteigner)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/importinstance-getcomobjects-node-not-visible-in-linkdwg-package/62174/4 "2021-03-26T09:42:07Z")

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It’s in the _Genius Loci_ package.

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**Author:** ![hitesh.hirani7APDE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ee59a6/32.png) [@hitesh.hirani7APDE](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/hitesh.hirani7APDE)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/importinstance-getcomobjects-node-not-visible-in-linkdwg-package/62174/5 "2021-03-26T10:13:19Z")

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Hey, Sorry to bother you again and again but i downloaded that package it works fine from me now i want to rotate the family instance which i placed. It goes perfect with another node in same package but the problem is it changes its position i want the instance placement point to be same.  
I attached an image for your better understanding.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/c/7/c7fd6927eed1879a3d1843c3b4a7509b4e580d8a.png)

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**Author:** ![Alban\_de\_Chasteigner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/alban_de_chasteigner/32/39650_2.png) [@Alban\_de\_Chasteigner](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Alban_de_Chasteigner)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 10:21am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/importinstance-getcomobjects-node-not-visible-in-linkdwg-package/62174/6 "2021-03-26T10:21:58Z")

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Make sure that the origin of the CAD block and the origin of the family are the same.  
You probably have an offset somewhere.

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**Author:** ![hitesh.hirani7APDE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ee59a6/32.png) [@hitesh.hirani7APDE](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/hitesh.hirani7APDE)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/importinstance-getcomobjects-node-not-visible-in-linkdwg-package/62174/7 "2021-03-26T10:32:21Z")

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i already checked both block and family they both are on the 0,0 origin.  
i attached an image below if you can find anything

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/9/6/9691178c3c9614d4c06539536976b970f08b31b3.png)

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**Author:** ![Alban\_de\_Chasteigner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/alban_de_chasteigner/32/39650_2.png) [@Alban\_de\_Chasteigner](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Alban_de_Chasteigner)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/importinstance-getcomobjects-node-not-visible-in-linkdwg-package/62174/8 "2021-03-26T10:34:24Z")

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Can you share your Revit File ?

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**Author:** ![hitesh.hirani7APDE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ee59a6/32.png) [@hitesh.hirani7APDE](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/hitesh.hirani7APDE)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 10:39am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/importinstance-getcomobjects-node-not-visible-in-linkdwg-package/62174/9 "2021-03-26T10:39:11Z")

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Yes Sure  
[Project2.rvt](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/g9M5xE189RlBHQsm6WLDfplRh1s.rvt) (3.8 MB)

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**Author:** ![Alban\_de\_Chasteigner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/alban_de_chasteigner/32/39650_2.png) [@Alban\_de\_Chasteigner](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Alban_de_Chasteigner)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/importinstance-getcomobjects-node-not-visible-in-linkdwg-package/62174/10 "2021-03-26T11:11:37Z")

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Indeed there is an offset with the internal origin of your family.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/c/5/c55237f198bfb37c968a5b9a9e5ffff0634c8bfa.png)

The family corrected:  
[CBE\_SURFACE MOUNTED LUMINAIRE LED.rfa](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/gIOjuCO6E2xaMJXkM1p3AFGvdWQ.rfa) (456 KB)

The result is now correct :

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/d/3/d3e8c4353d172ec359f4d75c4440f508c52269d1.png)
