Moving Edges Along Normal

To move a 2D object's edge a specified distance in a direction normal to its original plane, use the Modeler> Edge> Move Edge command. The edge is extended or shortened along its own plane. Note that the adjoining faces will not be sheared or bent. The edge can be on a rectangle, an ellipse, a circle, a regular polygon, or an equation based surface.

This command is useful for extending or shrinking faces and resizing holes.

To move an object edge in a normal direction:

1. Right-click in the Modeler window and choose Select Edge on the shortcut menu.
2. Select the edge of the object you want to move.
3. From the menu bar, click Modeler> Edge> Move Edge or, on the Draw ribbon tab, click Edge> Move Edges:

   

   The Move Faces Along Normal dialog box appears.

4. Type the distance you want to move the selected edge.
5. Click OK.

   The edge of the object is moved based on the value you specified.