Surface Edit > Orientation > Reverse Surface Orientation
 
 
 

Reverses the orientation of a surface without affecting the U or V parametric directions. Construction history is also preserved.

This tool lets you manually reverse the orientation of a single surface at a time, without any shading of your model. It is useful for fine alterations.

To reverse the orientation of a single surface

  1. Choose Surface Edit > Orientation > Reverse Surface Orientation.
  2. Click a surface for which you want to reverse the orientation.

    An arrow appears to show which way the surface is facing.

    • A light blue arrow means that the surface is facing you.
    • A yellow arrow means that the surface is facing away from you.
  3. Do any of the following:
    • Click Reverse Active to reverse the orientation of the last surface you clicked.
    • Click Reverse All to reverse the orientation of all selected surfaces.

    The direction of the U and V parameters is not affected. Construction history is preserved.

Reverse Surface Orientation Options

Display normal(s)

All intersecting – Display the orientation of all surfaces under the cursor.

Closest to eye – Display the orientation of the nearest surface under the cursor.

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