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 ===== Background =====
-When the Rhino files is exported to DWG/DXF.
+When a Rhino file is exported to DWG/DXF and opened in AutoCAD, the text may appear incorrectly mirrored.
-and opened in AutoCAD, the text can appear mirrored.
 Let's look at the most common reason why this happens.
 ===== Rhino "Text reads forward" Setting=====
-In the Rhino Annotation Style there is a setting under the Font called [[https://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/7/help/en-us/index.htm#documentproperties/annotation.htm#(null)|Text reads forward when viewed from behind]]
+In the Rhino's **Annotation Style**, there is a setting under the **Font** page called [[https://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/7/help/en-us/index.htm#documentproperties/annotation.htm#(null)|Text reads forward when viewed from behind]].
-allows the text to stay always readable or forward even when it is viewed from behind or from the bottom.
-This setting works great if you stay in Rhino. However if you plan to export to //AutoCAD DWG/DXF// you will have problems. The reason is that AutoCAD does not have a corresponding setting in its Text or Dimension style.
+This allows the text to stay //always readable// or forward even when it is viewed from behind or from the bottom.
+This setting works great if you stay in Rhino.
+However if you plan to export to //AutoCAD DWG/DXF// and open the files in AutoCAD, you will have problems.
+The reason is that **AutoCAD does not have a corresponding setting in its //Text// or //Dimension style//**.
+So you must avoid this setting in Rhino, to guarantee visual parity between what you see in Rhino and what you will see down stream in AutoCAD.
 ===== The Solution =====
 If you plan to export to AutoCAD, you will need to turn off this setting [[https://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/7/help/en-us/index.htm#documentproperties/annotation.htm#(null)|"Text reads forward when viewed from behind"]] in your Annotation style.
-  -  In Rhino, go to **Options** command and navigate to Annotation style(s).
+  -  In Rhino, go to **Options** command and navigate to **Annotation** style(s).
-  -  Under **Font**, turn off the setting:  //"Text reads forward when viewed from behind"//.
+  -  Under **Font**, turn OFF or uncheck the setting:  //"Text reads forward when viewed from behind"//. Pick OK to close **Options**.
   -  Inspect your model and look for text this is no longer readable.
-  -  Use the Rotate command to rotate each piece of text with the Gumball 180 degrees in the Right viewport.
+  -  Rotate all unreadable text with the [[https://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/7/help/en-us/commands/gumball.htmGumball|Gumball widget]] or [[https://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/7/help/en-us/index.htm#commands/rotate.htm#(null)|Rotate command]]. Rotate the unreadable test 180 degrees in the //Right// viewport.
-See video [[https://vimeo.com/819284119?share=copy|here.]]
+See quick video showing how to fix [[https://vimeo.com/819284119?share=copy|here.]]
+For a **detailed tutorial** on how to fix this issue in Rhino or AutoCAD, go [[https://vimeo.com/showcase/11524038?share=copy|here]].
+//Any Question? Email mary@mcneel.com.//

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