The valve function of flow-direction control means when you change the valve position, it can controlthe direction of fluid flow. Commonly this function could be found in the three way valves or the multi-port valve, it lets you decide which way the fluid will go.
They are capable to determine the path through which the fluid should flow in a circuit. We can use the directional control valve to direct the inlet flow to a specific outlet port. Besides changing the flow direction, the flow-direction control valve also have the function of stop and start the flow in the system.

Three Way Flow Direction Control Valve

Multi Port Direction Control Valve

Three Way Direction Control Valve