Change Element Direction

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Used to reverse an element's (line, line string, arc, ellipse, complex chain, complex shape, curve, or B-spline curve) direction or change the start point (for closed elements).

• An open element's direction when placed is from its start point (the first point defined) to its end point.

• A closed element's direction when placed is counterclockwise.

An element's direction is significant when:

• It is labeled with the Label Line tool.

• A view is rotated to align with it.

Tool Setting	Effect
Mode	Sets the mode in which the tool is used. Change Direction — Used to change the direction of an element. Change Starting Point — Used to change the starting point of an element.

To reverse an element's direction

1. Select the Change Element Direction tool.


2. Set Mode to Change Direction.


3. Identify the element.
   The element is highlighted and an arrow showing its direction is displayed.


4. Accept.
   The element's direction is reversed.

To move a closed element's start point

1. Select the Change Element Direction tool.


2. Set Mode to Change Starting Point.


3. Identify the closed element.
   The element is highlighted and an arrow showing its direction is displayed.


4. Identify the element's new start point.


5. Accept.

Key-in: CHANGE DIRECTION