Autocad is a powerful software for creating precise 2D and 3D designs. One common task that designers often need to perform is stretching a circle. Whether you want to increase or decrease the size of a circle, Autocad provides an easy-to-use command to accomplish this.
Stretching a Circle in Autocad
To stretch a circle in Autocad, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Select the Circle
First, open your Autocad drawing and locate the circle you want to stretch. Select the circle using the selection tool or by typing “SELECT” in the command line and choosing the circle.
Step 2: Activate the Stretch Command
Once you have selected the circle, activate the stretch command by typing “STRETCH” in the command line or by selecting it from the Modify menu. You can also use the shortcut key “ST” followed by pressing Enter.
Step 3: Define the Stretch Window
After activating the stretch command, Autocad prompts you to define a stretch window. A stretch window is a rectangular area that determines which objects will be stretched.
- To define a rectangular stretch window:
- Type “W” (for Window) in the command line and press Enter.
- Select two opposite corners of a rectangle that encloses all objects you want to stretch.
- To define a crossing polygonal stretch window:
- Type “C” (for Crossing) in the command line and press Enter.
- Select points to create a polygonal area that crosses all objects you want to stretch.
Step 4: Stretch the Circle
Once you have defined the stretch window, Autocad highlights all objects within that window. In this case, it will only highlight the selected circle. Click and drag one of the highlighted grips to stretch the circle to your desired size.
Step 5: Finalize the Stretch
After stretching the circle, you can press Enter or right-click to finalize the stretch operation. Autocad will apply the changes and your circle will be stretched accordingly.
Additional Tips:
– You can use other methods to select objects for stretching, such as “CP” (for Crossing Polygon) or “F” (for Fence).
– If you want to maintain the aspect ratio of a circle while stretching, hold down the Shift key while dragging one of its grips.
– To undo a stretch operation, you can use the Undo command or press Ctrl + Z.
Now that you know how to stretch a circle in Autocad, you can easily manipulate circles within your designs. Remember to practice this command and explore other features Autocad offers to enhance your design workflow.