Model > Set Size

Model > Set Size

Model > Set Size

Use this menu option to edit the dimensions of an open model.
The Set Model Size  button on the Model toolbar is a shortcut for this menu option. The accessibility of this button is layout dependent.

To edit the dimensions currently associated with an open model:

  1. Select Model > Set Size or click    to display the Set Model Size dialog.
  2. In the Method area, select how you want to set the new size of the model by clicking the relevant option.
    If you have not yet selected any vector artwork, the Selected Vectors option is unavailable.

    If you select Image size:

    • In the Height and Width boxes, specify the new height (Y) and width (X) of the model.

    If you select Selected Vectors:

    • Select the vectors that represent the new size of the model. In the Height and Width boxes, the dimensions of the bounding box that surrounds the selected vector artwork are displayed.

    If you select Scanned d.p.i.:

    • In the d.p.i. box, specify the resolution that you want use for the model.
      Reducing the dots per inch increases the overall size of the model.
  3. In the Origin area, click the centre or any of the four corner options in the diagram to set the X and Y-axis zero origin.
  4. Ensure the Units option is set according to those in which you are working (millimetres or inches).
  5. Click OK to set the size of the model according to the new dimensions.

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