Scale 3D Objects

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Scale 3D Objects

 

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Scale 3D Objects

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Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To scale a 3D object along a specified plane

1. Click Home tabModify3D Scale. At the Command prompt, enter 3dscale.
2. Select the objects and subobjects you want to scale using the following methods:
   • Press and hold Ctrl to select subobjects (faces, edges, and vertices).
   • Release Ctrl to select entire objects.
3. When you have selected all objects, press Enter.

   The Scale gizmo is displayed at the center of the selected object or objects.

4. Specify a base point for the scale.
5. Hover the cursor over one of the bars found between each of the axes of the gizmo until it turns yellow. Click the yellow bar.
6. Click or enter a value to specify the scale of the selected object.

 Command entry: 3DSCALE