Lengthening entities

The LENGTHEN command changes the length of lines, open polylines and arcs dynamically, incrementally or relatively. You can also modify the included angle of arcs.



Changing the length dynamically

  1. Launch the LENGTHEN command.

    You are prompted: Edit length: Select entity to list length or [DYnamic/Increment/Percent/Total]:

  2. Choose the Dynamic option.

    You are prompted: Select entity to change or [edit Mode]:

  3. Click the entity near the endpoint you want to lengthen.

    The entity is lengthened (shortened) dynamically.

    You are prompted: New end point for line:

  4. Specify a point to define the new length.

    You are prompted: Select entity to change or [edit Mode/Undo]:

  5. Do one of the following:
    • Edit another entity.
    • Press Enter to stop.
Note: The Geometry properties in the Properties panel allow you to edit the total length of lines and arcs and the start and end angle of arcs.