Answer:
There is very likely no uniform member orientation.
As soon as the member orientation is uniform (right-click on the member → "Reverse Member Orientation"), the signs of the shear force diagram also match.
Wrong Sign of Shear Force Diagram Due to No Uniform Member Orientation
I have modeled a simply supported beam with several members. Why are the signs of the shear force diagram partially incorrect?
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