Stretch Objects with Box Selection
- Last UpdatedApr 08, 2024
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Stretches objects using a box selection.
The prompt Select objects to stretch is displayed.
Click to identify, or drag a rectangular fence around, the objects to stretch.
The prompt Specify first corner or <Polygon> is displayed.
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the first corner of the box to enclose the objects to stretch.
The prompt Specify other corner is displayed.
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the opposite corner of the box. The grip points of objects within the box display as red.

The prompt Specify first corner or <Basepoint> is displayed.
Note:
If required, more object grip points can be selected to stretch using multiple box
selections.
Press Enter to specify the basepoint position.
The prompt Specify base point or is displayed.
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the basepoint relative to which the grip points are stretched.
The prompt Specify second base point or is displayed.
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify a second basepoint to stretch objects towards, relative to the first basepoint.
The objects are stretched and the command ends automatically.
Press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
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Polygon |
Stretches objects using a polygon selection. Refer to Stretch Objects with Polygon Selection for further information. |
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Back |
Undoes the last action. |
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Basepoint |
Specifies the basepoint relative to which the grip points are stretched. |
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Displacement |
Stretches the selected objects in relation to the zero point of the drawing. The stretch position is determined by the position of the cursor in relation to the zero point of the user coordinate system. |

