Scale Tool

description Interactively scales selected points.
creator: Shead Data Processing
version: 1.00
interface:

scale_ui1.gif (2114 bytes)

Scale Factor X, Y, Z: Controls the scaling factor (as a percentage) along each axis.

OK: Closes the tool, with alterations intact..

Cancel: Closes the tool, canceling any alterations.

Set: Makes any alterations permanent, and leaves the tool open, ready for further use.

The Scale tool also includes a standard Origin Tab, allowing you to set the Origin point around which points are scaled.

restrictions: None.
use:

To open the Scale tool, double-click on "Scale" in the Toolbox.

To interactively scaledefinition_translate@definitions.hlp selected points, LMB Drag in any Camera View while Scale is the Current Tool. As you drag the mouse, any selected points will be scaleddefinition_translate@definitions.hlp along the two axes that aren’t Active. To scaledefinition_translate@definitions.hlp selected points along the Active Axis, hold down either control-key while you LMB Drag.

Alternatively, you can scaledefinition_translate@definitions.hlp points using specific percentages by entering values in the Scale Factor X, Y, Z controls.

tips:

You can use negative Scale Factors to mirror an object along an axis.

For animated scaling, use a Path object.

 

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