Geometry options for editing

On the project Options dialog box, on the Editing tab, expand the General section to change optional settings for feature geometry and topology.

Stretch geometry proportionately

Enable Stretch geometry proportionately when moving a vertex to turn this setting on automatically on the Move or Edit Vertices toolbars.

Stretching feature geometry proportionately is an editing mode that preserves the general shape of a feature by scaling the relative lengths of its segments when you move an edge or a vertex.

1. On the Edit tab, in the Manage Edits group, click the Options dialog box launcher .
2. On the Options dialog box, click Editing, and expand General.
3. Check or clear Stretch geometry proportionately when moving a vertex.
4. Click OK.

Stretch topology proportionately

Enable Stretch topology proportionately when moving a topology element to turn this setting on automatically on the Move or Edit Vertices toolbar when making topological edits.

Stretching topology proportionately is an editing mode that preserves the general shape of connected topological elements by scaling the relative lengths of its edges when you move an edge or an endpoint.

1. On the Edit tab, in the Manage Edits group, click the Options dialog box launcher .
2. On the Options dialog box, click Editing, and expand General.
3. Check or clear Stretch topology proportionately when moving a topology element.
4. Click OK.