Here is a brief graphical summary of the impact when using a flip arrow control. Single arrows rotate a family 180° and a double arrow mirrors the family around the relevant axis. Note: Horizontal and Vertical single arrows have an identical affect, irrespective of axis.
In this example: The Blue symbol is the original and the Red symbol is the flipped version
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