Change Normal Direction

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(3D only) Used to change the surface normal direction for a surface (cone, extruded surface, surface of revolution, or B-spline surface).

Used in conjunction with other tools to control the way that elements are treated.

To change a surface's normal direction

1. Select the Change Normal Direction tool.


2. Identify the surface.
   The surface normals display.


3. Accept to change the direction of the surface normals.

Alternative Method — To change a surface's normal direction

1. Use the Element Selection tool to select the surface(s).


2. Select the Change Normal Direction tool.
   The normal direction is changed for the selected surface(s).

Key-in: CHANGE NORMAL