What is considered to the the front of the model?

[Ammorth]

Hello, I am new to modelling and have never made anything, but understand how to do most things. I am making a bolder-style model for my upcomming map (since I cannot seem to find one, nor find someone who could make one for me). I was working on the animations, when I realized something. What if the bolder, in-game is actually rolling backwards, instead of forwards for its animation? And thats why I'm here. How can I tell what the front of the model is, or how can I set the front for a model?

 

[Nasrudin]

Whatever program you are using, check the axis coordinates. Positive X= front, negative=rear.