Scaling 3ds Objects

The scale of 3ds objects can be changed during both import and export. The scaling is applied to all imported/exported objects.

To scale 3ds objects during import or export:

1.	From the import or export dialog box, click Scale.

2.	The Import/Export 3DS Scale dialog box opens. Choose whether to scale the object(s) by dimension or by scale factor.

 

Parameter	Description
(3DS) Model Width/Height/Depth	Displays the original dimensions of the object(s) selected for import or export; if there are multiple objects, the scaling center is the center of the selection bounding box
Dimension	Allows entry of custom dimensions for imported or exported objects in the Desired (3DS) Width, Desired (3DS) Height, and Desired (3DS) Depth fields. Select Maintain Proportions to have VectorWorks automatically adjust the proportions when a custom width, height, or depth is entered.
Factor	Allows entry of a scaling factor to be applied to imported or exported objects. Either select a Scale from the list, or select Custom from the top of the list and enter a Custom Scale value. When the scaling factor is changed, the Dimension values also change to show the exact size of the selection bounding box for the given scale.

3.	Click OK to save the scaling information.