To Change the Shape, Size, and Mass Group of a Mass Element

Use this procedure to change one mass element into another, add it to a mass group, and change its size.

1. Double-click a mass element.
2. On the Properties palette, expand Basic General.
3. Select a new basic shape for Shape.
4. To attach the mass element to a mass group, select a mass group for Attached to.
5. Expand Dimensions.
6. Enter new dimension values for the mass element.
   Note: When you change the size of a mass element, the center point remains constant and the change is applied to both sides of the element.