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Resize or Reshape Objects
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To scale an object by reference

  1. Click Modify menu Scale.
  2. Select the object to scale.
  3. Select the base point.
  4. Enter r (Reference).
  5. Select the first and second reference points, or enter a value for the reference length.
 Toolbar: Modify 
 Command entry: SCALE