extend a straight line

[emmaBa]

Hello,

I want to add 1.5 cm to line A-B but I would like to do so by adding +1.5 in the line length window (in this case, the line is extended and it moves). I would like to block point A so that the line grows towards C by 1.5cm. How to do?

[Ton Frederiks · Accepted solution]

Direct select point B only.

In the Transform panel type  -1.5 after the X value and hit return.

[emmaBa]

thank you so much

[emmaBa]

how you select point b only? I'm a beginner. 

[Ton Frederiks]

Deselect everything and click on the b point with the direct selection tool (the white arrow).

[emmaBa]

thank you Ton.

[SJRiegel · Accepted solution]

Before putting in your new length value, change the object's reference point to the center-left one. (The graphic in the top bar just to the right of the word Shape.

[emmaBa]

thank you.  i understand. 

[Ton Frederiks]

Good to hear we could help.