Reverse Contour Direction

Example 1

This topic explains the steps to reverse the direction of an existing contour entity. An additional example explains how to reverse the direction of a contour while you are creating it.

 

  1. With an existing contour entity in the graphics area, in the Utilities menu, click Reverse Contour.
  2. The Data Entry tab contains only a Cancel button for the Reverse Contour function.
  3. In the graphics area, point to the contour entity so that is changes to the Highlight color.
  4. Click to select the contour (the color of the contour changes to the Selection color).
  5. To confirm the selection, click OKCheckmarkIconWhite.png OK. (You can also press Spacebar.)
  6. The direction of the contour entity is reversed.

 

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  1. To finish the function, click Cancel.

Example 2

You can also change the direction of a contour entity while it is being created.

 

  1. After creating a contour, with the Contour function still active, point to the contour entity in the graphics area.
  2. Click to select the contour, and press Delete. The contour entity is removed from the original geometry.
  3. Change the Direction (CW or CCW), and select the original geometry again.
  4. To confirm the selection and create the contour, click OK.
  5. To finish the function, click Cancel.