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CommandFlow Direction CommandDifficultyintermediateAdded2027.0Statusdraft

Flow Directions Command

Sets the pipe direction to ensure all the pipes flow towards the outfall. For the outfall, the lowest structure can be selected, or users can define any other structure as the outfall.

When to use this function​

Use this function when you need to:

  • [Scenario].

Before you begin​

  1. [Prerequisite or preparation step].

Start the command​

Enter Flow Direction Command at the Civil 3D command line.

Location on Compact Ribbon:

Location on Extended Ribbon:

Procedure​

  1. Run the command.
  2. Specify settings:

Before (note the slope arrows from MH52 to MH51):

After (note slope arrows from MH52 to MH51):

In some instances, the flow direction arrow might point in the opposite direction. This can be caused by the pipe direction settings, see the Swap Direction chapter.

Expected result​

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Troubleshooting​

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