Scale (resize)
This section covers methods
for changing the size of 3D objects and the materials on them.
Contents
Scale Directory
Objects
Scale Doors, Windows, etc.
Scale Structural Objects
Scale
Materials
Scale Directory Objects
When you select an object you will see its dimensions in
the Status Bar.
Scale objects dragged in from the Directory using several
methods:
Scale with Set Dimensions
Right-click object, chose 'Set Dimensions' and enter the
exact dimensions in the fields provided:
Scale with Keys
Alt key: Hold down
the alt key and drag on an object to scale it proportionately to height,
width and depth.
Alt+Shift keys: Hold
down the alt and shift keys and click-and-drag an object to scale it in
the direction dragged. To scale height, drag the top pink handle.
Scale with Handles
Free objects have green handles you can drag to scale them.
Doors, windows and other objects on or in walls, floors, roofs or countertops
don't have green handles. Use keyboard shortcuts or Set Dimensions methods
to scale them.
Scale Doors, Windows, etc.
When you select a door or window you will see its dimensions
in the Status Bar.
Use these scale methods to scale "Directory"
doors, windows, fireplaces, sinks, wall cabinets and other objects embedded
in (or attached) to walls, floor, roofs and countertops:
Scale
Doors and Windows with Set Dimensions
Right-click the door, window or other object, chose 'Set
Dimensions' and enter the exact dimensions:
Scale Doors and Windows
with Keys
Hold down the alt and shift keys and click-and-drag the
door or window with to scale it in the direction dragged. To scale height,
drag the top pink handle.
Note: Also see Build>
Draw Window (custom) and Draw
Door (custom) for information about non-Directory type doors and windows..
Scale Structural Objects
When
you select a structural object you will see its dimensions in the Status
Bar (at least what can be represented.)
Scale
structural objects like walls, posts, floors, stairs, countertops, and
roofs using the following methods:
Drag Handles
Select structural object handles and click-and-drag handles
to set size.
Property Settings
Right-click structural objects and choose "Properties."
Set Dimensions
Right-click some structural objects and choose "Set
Dimension." Not all structures support this.
Scale Materials
Right-click on the surface
with the material you want to scale and choose "Scale Material"
from the pop-up menu. After the cursor changes, click-and-drag on the
material in an up or down direction to scale it.
See Materials
and Textures for more information.
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