How do you scale STL in FreeCAD?

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Can you scale an STL file?

Additionally, you can import other STL files and use those to modify your design further. You can also adjust size and scale using the drag points within the workspace.

How do you scale objects in FreeCAD?

If you have not yet selected an object: select an object in the 3D view. The Scale task panel opens. See Options for more information.

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Usage

Press the. Draft Scale button.
Select the Modification → Scale option from the menu.
Use the keyboard shortcut: S then C.

How do I resize an image in FreeCAD?

How to use

Press the. Image Scaling button.
Click a first point on the 3D view.
Click a second point on the 3D view.
Select an existing image plane from the Model tree, created with the. Image CreateImagePlane tool.
Add a distance in millimeters and press OK.

How do I resize a 3D file?

To Scale a 3D Object

Click Home tab Modify 3D Scale. Find.
Select the objects and subobjects you want to scale using the following methods: …
When you have selected all objects, press Enter. …
Do one of the following: …
To resize the selection, drag and release, or enter a scale factor while holding the mouse button.

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How do I reduce the size of a STL file?

Choose the ‘Select’ tool from the menu on the right, then double-click on your model (this will select your entire mesh). Then click on the ‘Edit…’ option and select ‘Reduce’.

How do you scale down a 3D model?

To Scale a 3D Object

Click Home tab Modify 3D Scale. Find.
Select the objects and subobjects you want to scale using the following methods: …
When you have selected all objects, press Enter. …
Do one of the following: …
To resize the selection, drag and release, or enter a scale factor while holding the mouse button.

How do you scale a mesh in FreeCAD?

Usage

Select one or more mesh objects.
There are several ways to invoke the command: Press the. Mesh Scale button. Select the Meshes → Scale… option from the menu.
The Scaling dialog box opens.
Specify a scaling factor, the value must be larger than 0 .
Press the OK button to finish the command.

How do you stretch in FreeCAD?

If you have not yet selected an object: select an object in the 3D view. The Stretch task panel opens. See Options for more information.

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Usage

Press the. Draft Stretch button.
Select the Modification → Stretch option from the menu.
Use the keyboard shortcut: S then H.