Click Live Manipulator
in the Manipulator toolbar.

Select a branch.
Click Scale
in the balloon.
Clik the branch again.
An arrow and a ruler appear.

Do either of the following:
- Drag the arrow to move the branch immediatly.
- Double-click the value, enter a precise fake length and press Enter.
Click the background to validate.
If
you want to work with true lengths again, double-click True Length.
Click Live Manipulator
again to exit the command.
Click OK to validate.
The relative positions of supports and protective
coverings are maintained when working with fake lengths.