Scale

Resize parts in your model, which is useful when working with an imported model that is associated with a different default unit system.

  1. On the Geometry ribbon, select the Scale tool.

    Note: The tool may be hidden in the dropdown menu. To access the dropdown menu, you can do one of the following:
    • Select at the lower right corner of the currently displayed tool.
    • Click and hold the currently displayed tool.
  2. Select the part to scale.
  3. Enter a scaling factor in the microdialog.
    For example, a factor of 1.5 will produce a part 150% the size of the original.
  4. Click Apply .

Create or Assign a Variable to Parametrize your Model

Create or assign a variable to parametrize your model. Variables can be created from a tool or the tool’s microdialog where f(x) is present.

You can create or assign existing variables via the microdialog or in various tools.

  1. In the tool or the tool’s microdialog, click the f(x) icon.
    Figure 1. Example of a microdialog with a variable field


    Figure 2. Example of a tool with a variable field


  2. In the dropdown menu, select Create Variable to create a new variable based on the type in the text field, or select the name of an existing similar type variable to assign it.
Tip:
  • You can also create a variable by entering a new name and expression in the microdialog’s text field, for example: Variable1=50
  • In addition, you can also create a new variable based on an existing variable, for example, Variable2=Variable1*0.5.

Keyboard Shortcuts & Mouse Controls

To Do this
Add to or remove from the selection Ctrl
Select a point on a face as the scaling center Shift
Exit tool Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.