Permute Panel

Use the Permute panel to switch coordinates of model entities in the global coordinate system.

Location: Tool page

Undo a permutation by permuting again without changing the selection or settings.


Figure 1. All Elements Selected


Figure 2. Selected Coordinates Permuted

Panel Options

Option Action
entity selector Select entities for permutation.
x <-> y Exchange the selected entities' X and Y coordinates.

For example, a node located at coordinates (45,20,15) would move to (20,45,15).

x <-> z Exchange the selected entities' X and Z coordinates.
y <-> z Exchange the selected entities' Y and Z coordinates.

Command buttons

Button Action
permute Perform the specified permutation.
return Finalize the permutation and exit the panel.