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Question:

How do I scale a model by different factors in X, Y, Z? The Scale Object block only allows for uniform scaling. How do I scale my part using a Ramp?

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Answer:

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Non-uniformly:

Instead of using the Scale Object block, use the Remap Scale Body block. This block allows you to scale the object differently in each direction. The image shows a body that has been scaled non-uniformly using the Remap Scale Body block. This block allows a body to modified in each direction separately. This block is also a Toolkit, which is a combination of blocks. If you want to see how it runs, for curiosity’s sake, right-click on it and select ‘Export Block’. Then, open it back up in nTop to see how it is built.

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With a Ramp:

Use the Remap Field block. You can read more on using that block here: Introduction to the Remap Field block Use this setup for each direction you want to scale in:
  • Multiply (to shrink) or Divide (to expand)
    • Operand A: X, Y, or Z
    • Operand B: Ramp
      • Out min and Out max are the scale values.
The example shows how to use the Remap Field block to change a sphere into an egg shape.

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