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# 2.2.6 Flip

This command turns selected objects over or around, effectively mirroring the object .

1. Prior to invoking this command visualize how the selected object(s) will be flipped and determine where to draw a reference line that will act as an axis or anchor point for the flipped object(s).

2. Invoked the Flip command then Left-Click on one end of the reference line visualized in the proceeding step. Holding the Left mouse button, Drag the cursor across the layout to form the line visualized earlier.

3. Once a line of desired length and orientation appears, release the mouse button. The selected object(s) will then flip around the line as if it were a mirror.

Since flipped objects are mirrored, turnout titles may be modified during the flip process. Right hand turnouts will become left hand turnouts and vice versa. Such is the case in this example.

Certain turnouts, such as a Wye's, Three-Way or Crossings are symmetrical and thus titles for this type of objects are not changed. If a title change is necessary the currently loaded Parameter Files (Section 2.5.7) are searched for a turnout that matches the flipped turnout. If a match is not found, the turnout's title is prefixed with Flipped. The Properties (Section 2.2.13) command be used to change the title of such turnouts.