Flipping Elements Graphically

Flipping a 1D element has the effect of reversing the direction of the local x axis. Flipping a 2D element turns that element upside-down. The flip operation adjusts the position of any element releases or offsets with respect to the element topology to result in these remaining at the same position in space.

Elements can be flipped using the “Sculpt | Flip Elements” menu command. The procedure is as follows.

1. Set the cursor mode to Select Elements.
2. Select the elements to be flipped.
3. Give the “Flip Elements” command.

Note that this operation only affects data in the elements module, namely element topology, releases and offsets. E.g. it does not adjust loading data therefore loads are effectively flipped with the elements.