Scale an object

CityEngine 2025.0    |    |  

On the CityEngine toolbar, use the Transform Scale tool Scale tool (E) to scale objects. You can also click Edit > Scale Tool in the main menu. You can scale selected objects and components along the x, y, and z axes. Use the yellow handle to uniformly scale along all axes.

Scale tool with shape
Scale tool with shape

You can apply transform scale options, such as reference system, position and orientation, scale, or snapping in the Transform Scale tool options Tool options.

Tool options

The Transform Scale tool options Tool options include the following:

Tool options Transform Scale
Reference System

See Set a reference system.

Adjust the Position and Orientation

See Adjust position and orientation.

Transform Individually

When multiple objects are selected, scale individual objects around their centroid with axes defined by the reference system.*

Scale (%)

Scale objects along the axes of the reference system.

  • Press Enter to apply a value.
  • Press Tab to move to the next input field.
  • Apply only one value at a time.
  • Aspect ratio toggle—Enables uniform scaling along the axes.

Snapping

Turn snapping options on and off. Press Shift to temporarily turn on or off snapping.


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