ATHENA 2021 > Commands and functions > Apply > Change bar direction
  
Change bar direction
Ribbon:
Tab ATHENA Modeling > Group Modify > Change bar direction
Menu:
Modeling > Apply > Change bar direction
Toolbar:
ATH Apply > Change bar direction
Command input:
ath_c3d_bar_mirror
Changing the direction of several selected rods. By changing the direction, the start and end points are exchanged and the bar cross-section is mirrored. This can be particularly important for asymmetrical cross-sections.
When you execute the command, the following appears:
Input request 
Select objects:
Select the bars whose direction you wish to change.
The direction change of the selected bars is performed immediately.
You can also recognize the bar direction by the direction arrow of the axis. Therefore, it can be advantageous to select the desired bars before activating the command for large or confusing constructions.