Stretch Factor and Object Area

The object area determines the space around an object in which no other object can be found, that is, it determines the minimum distance between individual objects. Depending on where in the window the object is currently located, the size of the object area changes. It is the largest in the center of the window and becomes smaller the closer the object is to a side. The distance between the objects is determined by the stretch factor. By changing the stretch factor you can modify the number of objects displayed, that is, the density of information, in the window. You can thus modify the layout through the stretch factor to reduce the number of objects with larger object areas each or increase the number of objects with a smaller object area.

To modify the stretch factor, proceed as follows:

1. Select the object in the graph with a mouse click.
    The object now has a thicker red frame around it.
2. Press the ALT button and click the mouse button on the object.
    A black circle displays around the object.
3. Drag the mouse cursor away from the object to enlarge the object area or approach the object to make it smaller.