3.39-3.41 - SCALE & STRETCH

Order the steps for the "Stretch" command.

• Type 'STR' or press the Stretch Button

• Specify the portion of the object that you want to stretch.

• Specify the base point from which the offset for the stretch is calculated.

• Specify a second point that defines the distance and direction of the stretch.

Order the steps for the "Scale" command.

• Specify a base point for the scale operation.

• Specifies which objects you want to resize.

• Specify scale factor.

• Type "SC" or press Scale Button

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Scale

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(b) Stretch

• Enlarges or reduces selected objects, keeping the proportions of the object the same

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• Stretches objects crossed by a selection window

The shortcut for the "scale" command is ​ (a)   and for "stretch" is ​ (b)   .

• STR
• SC
• S
• SCH
• SLE

Explain how "scale" and "stretch" can be effectively used in architectural layouts and mechanical designs.

Match the misconception with its solution:

• Use 0.5 instead of 50%

• Object disappeared after scaling

• Highlight entire objects for stretching

• Screen acts up when scaling an array

• Wait for the screen to stabilize

• Entered 50% and object grew too large

• Zoom in/out or undo the action

• Partial object stretch or only some lines moved

Match the case study with the right description:

• Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World

• Standing at over 17 feet tall, this Renaissance masterpiece is not just remarkable for its size but also for its impeccable proportions.

• Michelangelo's "David"

• It's design incorporates techniques that make it appear even grander and more majestic than its actual size..

• Clown Cars in Ringling Brothers Circus

• This spectacle has always baffled audiences. The sight of a seemingly endless number of clowns emerging from a tiny car has remained a popular act.

Which of the following commands do you find most challenging to use?

• scale

• stretch

• move

• rotate

• none, I'm comfortable with all

How confident do you feel using the "Scale" command in AutoCAD?

• Extremely confident

• Somewhat confident

• Neutral - I know the basics

• Not very confident

• Not confident at all

Which command is used to enlarge or reduce an object without altering its shape in AutoCAD?

• Rotate

• Enlarge

• Scale

• Stretch