Beginning with CrescentLink version 6.0, the dependency on the geometric network for connectivity was removed to prepare for a future move to ArcGIS Pro. As a result, occasionally trace results will show in reversed order which can be particularly problematic when splitters are involved.
To control the direction of the trace results, a new function has been added with the Port Modeler connection type Origin.
To designate the active equipment you would like to be the starting point of trace results, set the Connection Type to Origin as shown in the screenshot below: