Scale

The Scale tool can adjust the size of the sketches, sketch regions, and bodies in your design. There are two different types of scaling: Uniform and Non-uniform. The Scale tool also includes a Copy option which allows you to create a copy of the existing element that will be scaled while the original element remains unchanged. For more information on using the Scale tool, explore the sections below:

• Scale, Uniform
• Scale, Non-uniform

Scale, Uniform

The Uniform scale mode allows you to scale an object with a center point adjustment handle in all directions with the same proportion. A dimension label is available to scale the selected element(s) using a percentage value.

Use the following steps to use the Uniform mode for the Scale tool:

1. Go To Transform > Scale.
   💡Tip: For more advanced options for accessing this tool, visit: Accessing tools.
   
2. Select Type to access the Scale Mode menu.
3. Choose Uniform.
   
   
   
   
4. Select the sketches, sketch regions, or bodies you want to scale. 
5. If you want to scale a copy of your selection rather than the original, select the Copy badge .
   💡 Tip: The Copy badge appears as blue when selected.
   
6. Adjust the scale of the selection using these techniques:
   • Drag the handle .
   • Select the handle to enter a scale percentage on the numpad.
7. Complete the Scale tool by selecting Done.

Scale, Non-uniform

The Non-uniform scale mode allows you to scale an object in any direction with different proportions along axes. You can define a center point for the scale by adjusting the gizmo center location. You can define specific percentage values for each direction using the dimension labels.

Use the following steps to use the Non-uniform mode for the Scale tool:

1. Go To Transform > Scale.
   💡Tip: For more advanced options for accessing this tool, visit: Accessing tools.
2. Select Type to access the Scale Mode menu.
3. Choose Non-uniform.
   
4. Select the sketches, sketch regions, or bodies you want to scale. 
5. If necessary, adjust the gizmo center  by dragging it to a specific location. This point is the center point of the scale. 
6. If you want to scale a copy of your selection rather than the original, select the Copy badge.
   Note: The Copy badge appears as blue when selected.
   
7. Adjust the scale of the selection using these techniques:
   • Drag a handle  to scale along an axis.
   • Drag a tile  to scale along a plane.
   • Select a handle or tile to enter a scale percentage on the numpad.
     
     
     
8. Complete the Scale tool by selecting Done.

For more information on using this tool, check out the Scale tutorial on our website.