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.

• Type "SC" or press Scale Button

• Specifies which objects you want to resize.

• Specify a base point for the scale operation.

• Specify scale factor.

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Scale

,

(b) Stretch

• 
• Stretches objects crossed by a selection window

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

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.

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Match the misconception with its solution:

• Use 0.5 instead of 50%

• Object disappeared after scaling

• Zoom in/out or undo the action

• Entered 50% and object grew too large

• Highlight entire objects for stretching

• Partial object stretch or only some lines moved

• Wait for the screen to stabilize

• Screen acts up when scaling an array

Match the case study with the right description:

• Michelangelo's "David"

• 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.

• Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World

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

• Clown Cars in Ringling Brothers Circus

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

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