This tool is used to resize, or scale, objects. You can enlarge or reduce them in three dimensions.
Use the cursor to grab a handle, or place the cursor on the object itself to scale freely.
Notice that handles are available on the X, Y and Z axes, as well as each corner. These handles behave like this:
· If you select a face handle, the opposite face handle will become the anchor point.
· If you select a corner handle, the opposite corner handle will become the anchor point.
· Option key (Macintosh) or Alt key (Windows) scales an object from its geometric center.
· Shift key maintains the object's proportions on all three axes.
· Option+Shift (Macintosh) or Alt+Shift (Windows) scales the object proportionally with the geometric center as the anchor point.
· Command (Macintosh) or Ctrl (Windows) scales the object in the direction the cursor is dragged, but leaving the origin point where it was. These keys also move the origin point without moving the object, if you click on the origin point rather than the object.
· Space Bar toggles between the last used Object Manipulation tool and any other tool in the rest of the palette.
· Use the Hotkeys - they're faster: You can select the Object Manipulation tools by pressing the number 1, 2, or 3 keys for Move, Rotate or Scale.