Modifying Shapes

	You can: Modify shape properties and placement (Definition). Add a positive or negative offset at shape ends (Extend). Stretch unconstrained linear shapes (Stretch). All modifications are done via the contextual menu on the shape selected in the specification tree. Note: You cannot select the shape you want to modify in the geometry area.
	This task shows how to modify individual shapes.
	No sample document is provided.
	1.	To begin modifying a shape, first make the product active in the specification tree. Then right-click the shape (in the specification tree) you want to modify and select the type of modification you want to make from the contextual menu.

		If you have created a large number of shapes, right-click the shape of interest in the geometry area then select the Center Graph command to find your shape in the specification tree.
	2.	You can modify several features of the shape, as described below.
		Select the `Shape_xxx object` and `Definition` in the drop down menu`.` The `Shape` dialog box displays. Select the `Geometry` tab and make your changes. Do the same in the `Material` & `Orientation` and `Custom` `Attributes` tabs, as needed. See Creating Shapes for more information about these tabs. In the Geometry tab, you can change the method used to place a shape from Point to Point to Select Support, but not vice-versa. The Type field will always be grayed out. If your shape was placed using the Point to Point method, and you want to select a support, make the Support field active and select a support. The value in the Type field will change. Click `OK` when done.
	3.	If you want to change the limits then select `Extend` in the drop down menu shown above. The `Limits` `Definition` dialog box appears. Set new values in offset boxes, and/or Click the Limit text box corresponding to the limit you want to change, then select a new limit. Click `OK` when done. The images below show two shapes of the same size, and the result of the Extend operation.
		If you want to stretch the shape then select `Stretch` in the drop down menu. A graphic manipulator is displayed letting you stretch the unconstrained linear shape along the main axes of the section. Stretch your shape and click `OK` in the Point Definition dialog box when done. Important: This command is only available for unconstrained shapes, i.e. those created by entering coordinates or with the Keep link with selected object option de-activated. The images below are: A section about to be stretched. The stretch maneuver performed on the section. The result.