Stretch
- Last UpdatedMar 03, 2026
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Stretches an object using a set of grips along a defined path.
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After selecting Stretch you are prompted to select an object to stretch.
Note: If the object is selected before selecting Stretch this prompt does not appear.
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After selecting the object, you are prompted to select the grip set by a window or a polygon.
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Using window, includes all grips within the window.

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Using polygon includes all grips within the polygon but allows you to avoid or include grips that would be included or missed when using the window option.

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To complete the grip set you can use multiple windows or a combination of windows and polygons.

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To finish selecting the grip set, enter Return.
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You are then prompted to select the Basepoint or Displacement.
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After selecting Basepoint, either pick the point graphically or enter the basepoint position values. You are then prompted to pick the second basepoint to stretch the object.
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Selecting Displacement stretches the object relative to (0,0,0), either clicked in the 3D graphical view or typed as a value. Back, moves one step back.
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