How do you scale objects in archicad?

How do you scale an object?

Hold the Shift ⇧ key while resizing to scale the object only horizontally or vertically. Hold both the Shift ⇧ and Option ⌥ keys while resizing to scale the object proportionally from the center of its bounding box. Tip: Use the S keyboard shortcut to quickly select the Scale tool.

How do I scale an image in Archicad?

Use the Resize command in Archicad (CMD-K or CTRL-K by default) using the “Define graphically” option. Once you have done that you can go to the Resize dialogue again and see the scale factor that was used. Use the same factor in Photoshop if you want to scale it there.

How do I change the scale of a fill in Archicad?

To change the density of the fill, use the Fill Tool Settings window, in the General Settings, change the construction method to distorted fill, the one with two handles to distort into the X and Y directions.

What is the scaling tool?

The Scale Tool is used to scale layers, selections or paths (the Object). When you click on image with the tool the Scaling Information dialog box is opened, allowing to change separately Width and Height.

What is scale tool?

The Scale tool lets you enlarge or reduce objects and shapes. Click the Scale tool or press S to select it. To maintain the object’s proportions, press and hold Shift as you drag the pointer.

How do I scale a PDF in ArchiCAD?

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If the PDF is not at the proper size, then it can be resized easily using the Edit menu > Reshape > Resize command.

What does scaling do to objects?

The Scale Objects command rescales the X and/or Y dimension of any selected solid, object, multiple objects, or group, or rescales the selected items uniformly in the X,Y, and Z dimensions.

How do I scale a 3d model in ArchiCAD?

You need to use ArchiCAD’s scale tool in the edit menu you you want to change the actual size of your building. if however you are trying to adjust the scale of a view or drawing you need to set and save the scale you want eg 1:50 in that views settings.

How do I fill a circle in ArchiCAD?

After drawing your circle push the space bar on the keyboard with the fill tool active. The magic wand appears and then mouse click in the circle. The fill then fills the whole circle.