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Thread: Scaling a ShopBot cut file or Aspire design

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    Default Scaling a ShopBot cut file or Aspire design

    Are there maybe simple ways to scale a ShopBot cut file or an Aspire design to get a smaller or larger object?

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    of course I can't remember the name of the button resize I think just select the part and you just need to change the size of the x or y and the other will change proportionally. I use this all the time for imported files that come in the wrong size. this is a good method when I get a drawing and they tell me the size when I change it and if both the x and the y don't match I know the drawing has a problem.

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    If it is similar to my paint program I select the picture and hold the shift key down and drag the mouse and it resizes it proportionately. Also i can input the height, width sizes via an input box.

    As far as scaling a shopbot cut file, i've never heard of that, i think you need to start back with your model to resize it then redo toolpaths accordingly. Just remember to delete the original ones so you don't accidentally use those!

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    When you load a file in SB3 you can change Proportion X, Y and or Z to change scale of carving. I've never used it and always go back and change in design program, but it's there.
    Ken Zey
    Lookout Mercantile / Digital Millwork
    Rogers, AR
    www.CedarSlabSigns.com
    www.lookoutmercantile.com
    www.digitalmillwork.com

    6x12 PRS alpha

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