Stretch hull rectangle

The Stretch hull rectangle function stretches the selected side of the outer contour. The allowance is calculated halfway in each direction.

Stretch side

  • You have opened a CAD model.
  1. Under CAD > Change > Stretch, click the Stretch hull rectangle button.
  1. Enter the allowance.
  1. Drag a selection box around the side of the outer contour you want to stretch. The selection box must enclose all elements of the page that together form the maximum dimension in the X and/or Y direction.
  • If the selection was unsuitable, the outline is displayed in purple.
  • If the selection was correct, the contour is displayed in red.
  • The side is stretched.