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 # element\_normal\_is\_equal

 Last update: 16.07.2026 

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## ModelingPly.element\_normal\_is\_equal(element\_id=None, normal=None)

Returns 1 if the element normal is equal the orientation of the modeling ply, else -1.

### Parameters

- element\_id: Element label.
- normal: Reference normal direction.