What determines the "forward" facing orientation of a 3D model ?

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    Assuming I'm creating a sphere in MS3D, and place the engines HP on any side (= therefore defining the ship's back), what must I do/configure in order to prevent flying this sphere in the game with it's ass facing forward (= engines in front) ?


    Is it determined by the positive values of the X axis or is there something else ?

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    depends on the tools you use

    e.g. in milkshape you model it in the negative z direction and while exporting the model into FL you use the option to flip it backwards

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