Script to flip the N1-N2 orientation of 1D elements. This is helpful when reflecting bar elements with tapered cross sections as the reflect panel flips the N1-N2 orientation of the reflected elements.

For Reflecting elements, here is the procedure to use it:

1) Go to Reflect panel and select elements to reflect.

2) Duplicate the element in their original collectors.

3) Reflect the elements.

4) Click on ELEMENTS > SAVE

5) On the Utility panel, click on Flip1D

6) Select ELEMENTS > RETRIEVE

7) Click on the green PROCEED button.

You’ll still need to re-attach the free 1D elements, but otherwise you’re ALL DONE.

Limitation

he script will error-out if you pick elements that are NOT 1D elements.

Functionality

Meshing

Subfunctionality

1D Meshing