Resizing Techniques — Theory

Patent figures often need clean, consistent shapes — and resizing is key. This lesson covers two simple ways to adjust shape size.

Two Ways to Resize:

• 🔲 Drag handles to resize visually
• 🔢 Type dimensions for exact control

Both methods work well — use the one that fits your task.

Click a shape to reveal small squares (handles).

• Drag a corner to resize height and width
• Drag a side to stretch in one direction

It’s fast and great for general layout adjustments.

For exact sizing:

• Open View > Task Panes > Size & Position
• Select a shape and type values for Width and Height

Perfect for keeping shapes consistent and aligned.

Accurate sizing helps with layout, connector alignment, and overall drawing quality — critical for patent compliance.

Use both methods in the practice task to see what works best for different situations.