How to adjust length in Flexi or Corel without changing end radius

[trakers]

I have a very simple graphic I need to adjust the various lengths of from about 12-48"

My issue is when I stretch it in Corel or Flexi the end radius changes.

I know this has to be ignorantly simple, but I'm still learning both programs.

I think I can hack it, but would rather know how to do it correctly.

Anyone care to throw me a bone??

 

[Service Sign Co]

Slice & dice in Flexi the icon looks like Scissors or the cleaver The flyout on the point selector tool

 

[CenturySigns]

In Corel if you have the image converted to curves, grab your node edit tool, clik and drag the tool over the nodes on the end of the graphic. The nodes should change to a solid color, use your arrow key and move them out until you reach the desired length.

 

[ChicagoGraphics]

In Flexi, goto arrange then (convert to outlines) then use your editing tools. Very easy to do.

 

[Columbia Signs]

Node tool.

 

[dclet]

in CorelDRAW! convert to curves, select all nodes on one side, hold down ctrl to lock axis and drag!

 

[Jackpine]

Same here, node tool.

 

[Super Signs VM]

Holding the ctrl key down after selecting the nodes will help keep the object from shifting up or down while you are moving it.

 

[iSign]

the easy way I do it is to drag a copy out to wherever the other end should be & then weld the 2

 

[Pat Whatley]

the easy way I do it is to drag a copy out to wherever the other end should be & then weld the 2

Same thing I was thinking Doug...it's two to three seconds faster and since time is money you'll make an extra penny or two on the job...couple of hundred jobs a year and you're talking some real money!

 

[WVB]

In Flexi:

Make your desired square to the height you want say 4".
Then go to your Design Central and uncheck Proportional..

Design Central:
Type in your desired length...

If you have multiple sizes you can use the "step and repeat" function...

 

[trakers]

Thanks for all the excellent input.

I will be trying them tonight.

 

[Ken]

In Corel..after you do the stretch... delete the original and make a new box. Simple..effective. Fast.
Ken