Flip Solid Order

This command changes the order between clockwise and counter-clockwise of the three points that define each triangle in a solid model. The order of the triangle points determines which sides of the triangle are front and back. The order is important for 3D Viewing and volume calculations. This routine has two methods. The Auto method looks at the direction of the majority of the triangles and flips any triangles going the opposite of the majority direction. The Flip method reverses the direction for all the triangles.

Prompts

Solid File To Read: pick an MDL file
Solid File To Save: specify output file
Flip Solid Order dialog: choose settings

Pulldown Menu Location: Solid > Solid Utilities
Keyboard Command: order_solid
Prerequisite: Solid File (MDL)