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Stretch a 3d object from midpoint

Anonymous — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:42:35 GMT

I am trying to make the tube longer without changing the ends. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Stretch a 3d object from midpoint

Alfred.NESWADBA — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:52:14 GMT

Hi,

>> trying to make the tube longer

Which type of object is it?

"3D object" is not enough information, it could be a 3D-Solid or some surfaces or a block (or multiple ones)?

- alfred -

Re: Stretch a 3d object from midpoint

Anonymous — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:57:31 GMT

Thank you for you reply. I have attached a copy of the drawing. It is a 3D Solid.

Re: Stretch a 3d object from midpoint

Patchy — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:03:30 GMT

Make a copy, slice a piece of it in the middle, butt them up then union?

Re: Stretch a 3d object from midpoint

Anonymous — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:11:26 GMT

I was looking for a solution that would allow me to more easily adjust the length rather than having to sum the 3 lengths and line them all up again as I have numerous drawings that are nearly the same but with varying lengths and bores.

Re: Stretch a 3d object from midpoint

Patchy — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:13:58 GMT

Some shape can be stretch by holding down the ctrl button, click on the egde and stretch, but some can't.

Re: Stretch a 3d object from midpoint

Alfred.NESWADBA — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:14:11 GMT

Hi,

>> a solution that would allow me to more easily adjust the length

I would then separate the objects, having a connector object and a pipe. The pipe alone can be modified in length either by using _SOLIDEDIT or by creating a block from that object and modify the block scale value that corresponds to the length.

- alfred -