Stretch

Introduction

The Stretch function is used to modify geometry chains by selecting one or more entities and then moving them, thus stretching the connected entities.

Snap Increment

Stretch supports the use of the snap increment when using the Drag method. The snap increment allows you to get precise results when using mouse selection and helps to reduce data entry modifications.

To learn more, view Snap Increment.

The Data Entry Parameters

Methods

Delta - use this option to define a specific amount of change from the current location.
Sketch/Enter - uses a combination of selecting sketch geometry and/or typing coordinate values.
Drag - uses the mouse to drag the entities to the desired location.

Pick Mode

There are two ways in which you can select geometry to stretch. Select one of the following options:

Single Entity - is used to select one entity. This entity and any connected entities are moved.
Multiple Entities - is used to select more than one entity. These entities and any connected entities are moved.

Re/Select - clears any current geometry selections and enables selection mode for you to pick new geometry.

The two previous parameter groups, Methods and Pick Entity, are always visible in the Data Entry tab for the Stretch function. The remaining Stretch parameters vary for each Method, so only the parameters that are available for each Method are explained next.

Delta

In the End group, type the Delta values in the X-, Y-, and Z-boxes. These values define an incremental move from the current location.

Sketch/Enter

Start

Pick - enables selection mode for you to select geometry to define the start location.
Enter - enables the X-, Y-, and Z-boxes for you to type values to define the start location.

End

Pick - enables selection mode for you to select geometry to define the end location.
Enter - enables the X-, Y-, and Z-boxes for you to type values to define the end location.

Drag

Note that the snap increment applies when using the drag method to place the entities.

Stretch Direction

When using the Drag method, you can limit the Stretching Direction using one of the following options:

No Restriction - allows free movement while dragging the geometry.
Horizontal/Vertical - limits the stretching direction to only horizontal or vertical moves. For example, when dragging horizontally, the vertical or Y-axis value of the entity is fixed at its original value allowing only the horizontal or X-axis value of the selected entities to change.
Normal Direction - limits the stretching direction to use the normal direction of the selected entity.