How do I stretch a panel in a single direction (y) from the when it has been extruded in (z)?

john_carsten

I've created a panel with specific features such as lightening holes and slots that I need to stretch from the middle in a single (y) direction or axis.  The panel was extruded in the z direction.  I don't want to stretch from the ends as that may distort the existing features. I'd like to add a few inches to the middle of the panel as it can grow symmetrically in a single axis.

owen_sparks

In that case I'd create some planes, split the part, transform the outer parts into place and then extrude between the gaps to join it all back together again.

BTW it would be easier to understand exactly what you're after with a link to the document or a screen grab.

Cheers,

Owen S.

patrick_farley

You could increase the sketch before extruding
that would increase the size of your panel

patrick_farley

For exemple

your starting part

if you want to increase size in the middle, then the design intend should reference dimension for the edge (LEFT/RIGHT)

Increasing this to 4 inch does not have any issue on the feature on the side.

john_carsten

thanks Patrick but there isn't a sketch it was an imported file, looking for another way. 

owen_sparks

In that case I'd create some planes, split the part, transform the outer parts into place and then extrude between the gaps to join it all back together again.

BTW it would be easier to understand exactly what you're after with a link to the document or a screen grab.

Cheers,

Owen S.

NeilCooke

@john_carsten, in that case, you will have to use Move Face. You can box select all the faces on one side (including holes and slots) and translate them, then do the same to the other side. 

-OR- if the part is symmetrical, cut it in half, use the Transform feature to move it by the distance you want, create an extrude to fill in the gap that was created, then mirror the whole thing.

john_carsten

That's great Neil!  That is what I'm doing.  Appreciated the insight from everyone.  

owen_sparks

Sure thing, it's like that here

O.S.