SCALE

The SCALE command is used to make objects larger or smaller proportionately. You may scale using a scale factor or a reference length. You must also specify a base point. Think of the base point as a stationary point from which the objects scale. It does not move.

1. Select the SCALE command using one of the following:

   • TYPE = SCALE

   • PULLDOWN = MODIFY / SCALE

   • TOOLBAR = MODIFY

   SCALE FACTOR

   Command: _scale

2. Select objects: select the object(s) to be scaled

3. Select objects: select more object(s) or to stop

4. Specify base point: select the stationary point on the object

5. Specify scale factor or [Reference]: type the scale factor

If the scale factor is greater than 1, the objects will increase in size. If the scale factor is less than 1, the objects will decrease in size.

REFERENCE

Command: _scale

1. Select objects: select the object(s) to be scaled

2. Select objects: select more object(s) or to stop

3. Specify base point: select the stationary point on the object

4. Specify scale factor or [Reference]: select Reference

5. Specify reference length <1>: specify a reference length

6. Specify new length: specify the new length

STRETCH

The STRETCH command allows you to stretch or compress object(s). Unlike the Scale command, you can alter an objects proportions with the Stretch command. In other words, you may increase the length without changing the width and vice versa.

Stretch is a very valuable tool. Take some time to really understand this command. It will save...