Shrink Elements

 

 

 

Display the modeled elements shrunk by a fixed ratio at nodes. Use 00-Display_Option.jpg Display Option to adjust the shrink ratio.

 

The function is very useful when verifying the connection conditions of nodes and elements.

 

 

 

 

From the Main Menu select View > Shrink Elements.

 

Click 09-SE-1.jpg Shrink in the Icon Menu.

 

Shortcut key: [Ctrl]+K

 

The model below is a display created by Shrink, Perspective and Hidden. Use 00-Display_Option.jpg Display Option to adjust the Factor, Scale and other pertinent controls.

 

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<Fig. 1> Arch Bridge created using Shrink, Perspective & Hidden