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.