topic Re: How to change direction of start/end pipe pipe route node in Inventor Forum

How to change direction of start/end pipe pipe route node

WillL84 — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:24:41 GMT

I'm trying to create a pipe run with hydraulic hose (no fittings) that 'll change the size of (will be 3/8" OD pneumatic tubing). When you start/end a route you need to have the arrow point in the correct direction. How can you change this? Often times it points in the opposite direction from what I need.

I checked the Inventor 2015 help (https://help.autodesk.com/view/INVNTOR/2015/ENU/?guid=GUID-35B9EC01-E774-438D-8E5E-39492E1C36DF) and all it says is "Be sure the axis is pointing in the needed direction when you make your selection."

Great, thanks, no kidding captain. How can I swap the direction like you can with almost everything else in Inventor?

I've attached a picture. No matter wher eI try to make the start point on this fitting it's always pointing the wrong way.

Re: How to change direction of start/end pipe pipe route node

CGBenner — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:38:59 GMT

@WillL84

Hello! Have you tried using the space bar to toggle the arrow direction? Is the fitting Authored as a T&P Fitting, do you know?

Re: How to change direction of start/end pipe pipe route node

WillL84 — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:42:07 GMT

That's the one thing I DIDN'T try lol.

I tried CTRL, ALT, etc.

I'm amazed at the fact that that little tidbit was left out of the help lol

Thank you!

Re: How to change direction of start/end pipe pipe route node

CGBenner — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:49:50 GMT

@WillL84

One of many tricks I learned over the years. I mainly did rigid pipe, very little with tubing. If you think this is something you will be using more often, here are some classes I've done at Autodesk University on T&P. There may be some other good tips in there for you. Good luck!

Going With the Flow with Inventor Tube & Pipe

Increasing the Volume with Inventor Tube & Pipe

A Little less Talk - Inventor Professional Tube & Pipe Demo

Re: How to change direction of start/end pipe pipe route node

WillL84 — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:52:30 GMT

That's awesome! I'll be sure to check those classes out, thank you.

I do a little here and there for my work, all water and pneumatic things but all with soft/semi-rigid (plastic) tubing so I just start with the hydraulic/no fittings and then modify the ID/OD after population.

Re: How to change direction of start/end pipe pipe route node

CGBenner — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:54:39 GMT

@WillL84

I'm always here if you have other T&P questions, and there are several others who can hep as well.

Re: How to change direction of start/end pipe pipe route node

WillL84 — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 19:17:00 GMT

Glad to hear it, thanks again!

Re: How to change direction of start/end pipe pipe route node

darrenlshh — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:32:51 GMT

Hi, sorry, could you please explain again how could i change the direction of the T&P ?

I have tried to use spacebar, it's still going the wrong direction.

Thanks

Re: How to change direction of start/end pipe pipe route node

rosie_lucas1 — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:58:37 GMT

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