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Reverse Node Order for Selected Elements

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Modify > Reverse Node Order for Selected Elements has the following effects on selected elements:

 

Members: The starting node becomes the ending node, so the local X axis points in the opposite direction.

 

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Shells:  If the node order was originally 1-2-3-4, the order will be revised to 2-1-4-3.  Notice that this has the effect of reversing the direction of the local z (normal) axis, as well as reversing the direction of the local x axis.  

 

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(Wondering why it didn't result in 4-3-2-1?  Because, while that would have the effect of reversing the direction of the local z (normal) axis, it would also introduce the possibility of changing the orientation of the local x axis, rather than guaranteeing that it was simply reversed.)