Scaling Objects

Use

You can use the Scale tool to scale selected objects relative to the selected axis or axes, and to duplicate objects. If no axis is selected, the objects are scaled by X,Y,Z axis. When the Scale tool is selected, the object position controls in the Tool Assistant display the objects' position along the X, Y, and Z axes. You can then scale the selected objects by dragging them within the viewport or by using the Object Position controls.

Scaling can be performed on one, two and three axes at one time.

Activities

Scaling selected objects:

1. Select the objects that you want to scale.

2. Do one of the following to open the Tool Assistant and display the available Scale settings.

   • Using the Tool Assistant, choose Object Scale.

   • Choose Scale on the 3D Editor toolbar.

3. Establish your scale settings as required, in the Tool Assistant.

4. Do one or more of the following:

   • Move the cursor over the objects' axis or axes, and then drag the object.

   • Use the X spinner to scale the selected objects along the X axis of the Position controls

   • Use the Y spinner to scale the selected objects along the Y axis of the Position controls

   • Use the Z spinner to scale the selected objects along the Z axis of the Position control

Copying objects using the Scale tool:

1. Select the objects that you want to copy and choose Scale.

2. Do one of the following:

   • Press ALT + CTRL and drag the objects as you would normally to copy the objects.

   • Press CTRL and drag the objects as you would normally to instance the objects.