- Select the pipe segment.
- Select the lengthen grip on the end you want to modify.
- If the segment is connected to an object on the end you selected, specify whether and how to maintain connectivity:
If you want to... then... maintain connectivity by adjusting only pipe fittings and segments, and retain the current locations of parts proceed to the next step. maintain connectivity by adjusting all objects including parts press Ctrl. break connectivity press Ctrl twice. - Specify the segment length:
If you want to... then... specify the new total length press Tab to activate the input field for specifying the resulting dimension, and then enter the new length. Press Enter. specify the difference between the current length and new length drag the cursor to begin lengthening or shortening the segment, and then enter the change in length in the input field that is active by default. Press Enter. specify a new endpoint drag the grip to the endpoint, and click to specify the point. Note: To use the dimension input fields, both dynamic input (
on the status bar) and the Dimension Input drafting setting must be turned on. They are turned on by default. If you have turned them off, you can specify the new length by selecting a stretch point in the drawing or entering one in the command window.