Reshaping Objects

The Reshape tool reshapes an object after it has been created, by moving, removing, changing, or adding to its vertices. Change the length of objects (including dimensions), reshape single objects, or reshape multiple objects at once. Reshape polygons and polylines, including lines drawn with the Freehand tool (which are considered polylines). In addition, specify exact radius measurements for circular arc control points. The Reshape tool can also be used to reshape 3D solids, walls, roofs, NURBS curves and surfaces, and other objects.

The modes and functionality available for the Reshape tool depend on the currently selected object or objects, and the current view.

Functionality Enabled
Selection or View

2D reshape

2D planar or screen object(s), in any view

2D reshape

Multiple objects selected, in any view, or a reshape marquee exists

3D reshape

Single 3D polygon, 3D solid, NURBS curve, NURBS surface, section line (Vectorworks Design Series required), in any view

3D reshape

Single wall, roof object, plug-in object with custom reshape behavior (such as the retaining wall site modifier, Vectorworks Design Series required), in a 3D view

2D reshape

Wall, roof object, plug-in object in Top/Plan view

Marquee

No selection

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2D Reshape Modes

3D Reshape Modes

Marquee Modes

Performing Multiple Reshapes

Converting Polyline Vertices from Arc to Radius

 

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