M. To stretch a member

Select one or more members which are to be extended.

On the Geometry ribbon tab, select the Geometry > Stretch Selected Member(s) tool in the Beam group.

(Optional) Click the drop-down list in the Select member(s) and then uncheck any members you do not wish included in the stretch operation.

Specify the method of stretch and required parameters:

Select To a point and then type the coordinates of an arbitrary point

or

Select Through a distance and then select the member end and distance to extend to

or

Select To an existing node and then select the node number

Tip: Click the tool to graphically select a node.

or

Select To an existing member and then select the member number

Tip: Click the tool to graphically select a member.

Click OK.