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     This task explains how you can define the orientation properties of a stiffener. | |
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     1. | With your 
     document open click the Material & Orientation tab in the 
     Stiffener dialog box. 
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| 2. | You can perform 
     several actions In the orientation section. Click the Flip 
     button in the Plate Side field to toggle the stiffener from one 
     side of the plate to the other. 
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| 3. | Click the 
     Flip button in the Section Orientation field to toggle the 
     section. 
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| 4. | Select an 
     anchor point for the stiffener. 
      NOTE: The anchor points that display in the Anchor Point field are defined in the file ShipStructureMoldedConventions.xml. See Defining Molded Conventions for more information.  | 
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| 5. | Click OK when you have made your selections. | |
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     See also Using Section Manipulators. | |
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