How do I flip the orientation of a frame member once it's created?

How do I flip the orientation of a frame member once it's created?

JBEDsol
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How do I flip the orientation of a frame member once it's created?

JBEDsol
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I've got an issue where I have tons of frames to add but they seem to come in at random.  When I create one I have the option to flip it (useful for angles).  However once it's created I don't have that option anymore.  Is there a way to do this?

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Cadmanto
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If you select the frame member and select edit using FG, don't you see the orientation selector on the right side of the window?  That allows you to select the orientation of how you want the part to seat and be rotated.

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https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-forum/frame-generator-orientation-problem/m-p/8549408#M72989... 

https://blogs.rand.com/manufacturing/2019/02/inventor-2019-frame-generator-enhancements.html 

 

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JBEDsol
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This is what I'm talking about.

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Cadmanto
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This is the mirror function in FG.  Apparently it was suggested as an idea and archived.  Why, I have no idea.  You can still cast a vote and comment on it to try and res-erect it.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/mirror-frame-member-when-editing-existing-frame-member... 

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johnsonshiue
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Hi! Once the member is created, you can only align the member. You cannot flip it. It is because flipping can lead to modeling errors and end treatment errors. To flip, you will need to delete the member and recreate it.

Many thanks!



Johnson Shiue ([email protected])
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