SCALE Command

Enlarges or reduces selected objects equally in the X, Y, and Z directions

Modify toolbar:
Modify menu: Scale
Command line: scale

Select objects: Use an object selection method
Base point: Specify a point (1)
<Scale factor> / Reference: Specify a scale or enter r


Scale Factor

Multiplies the dimensions of the selected objects by the specified scale. A scale factor greater than 1 enlarges the objects. A scale factor between 0 and 1 shrinks the objects.

Reference

Scales the selected objects based on a reference length and a specified new length.

Reference length <1>: Specify a distance or press ENTER
New length: Specify a distance

If the new length is longer than the reference length, the objects are enlarged. If the new length is shorter than the reference length, the objects are reduced.

Related Commands: LENGTHEN lengthens an object. STRETCH moves or stretches an object.