Reverse member axes and panel faces
When creating a model, you might inadvertently create beams or wall panels with an incorrect direction or orientation. This can lead to issues during the analysis phase. To resolve these inconsistencies, use the Reverse command on the Edit ribbon.
Reverse the local axis of a beam
You can easily end up with beams running forwards and backwards if a consistent approach has not been adopted when selecting start and end nodes. Beams that run in different directions can result in confusing force diagrams. By manually reversing the axes of beams, you can make all beams run left to right and bottom to top in a plan view.
To reverse a beam, do the following:
- On the Edit ribbon, click
Reverse.
- Click a beam to reverse its direction.
Reverse the outward face of a wind panel
The front of each wall should be facing outwards in order to correctly determine the wind direction relative to the wall. Ensure that all the outward faces are displayed in the color assigned to the front of the wind wall.
If a wall is facing in the wrong direction, reverse it by doing the following:
- On the Edit ribbon, click Reverse.
- Click a wind panel to reverse its direction.