Flipping an object

 From:  tom_tm (TOMF)
12035.1 
Hi group!

What is the most reliable and consistent way to flip an object (upside-down)?

I'm using the v4 trial version, not the v5 beta.

So far I can only seem to rotate. I have had a few times where the solid has moved 90º, but to get a 180º flip I'm not winning here.