What is the proper zero orientation for a SMT LED?

According to IPC-7351, the cathode should be on the left for a molded diode. However, when I use component wizard of my suppliers to create a diode, it places the cathode (K) on the right. Does it depend on the manufacturer? How does the assembly house know which way is correct?

November 23, 2023

We prefer cathode on the left, as per the standard, but typically rely on silkscreen or customer input to determine the proper orientation.

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