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Resize or Reshape Objects
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To change the length of an object by dragging

  1. Click Modify menu Lengthen.At the Command prompt, enter lengthen.
  2. Enter dy (Dynamic Dragging mode).
  3. Select the object you want to lengthen.
  4. Drag the endpoint closest to the point of selection, and specify a new endpoint.

    The selected object is lengthened or shortened without changing its location or orientation.

 Command entry: LENGTHEN