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                           Enter an exact scale value in the text boxes
                           that appear when the object is selected, for
                           precise adjustments.

                 To keep  the  centre  of the  object  fixed  while scaling,
                 press  Alt and drag the  object.  This will scale  the
                 object  while maintaining its  centre. To maintain the
                 proportions of an object while resizing, hold the Shift
                 key as you drag. This keeps the object's shape intact as
                 it scales. For more control, hold both Shift and Alt keys
                 while dragging the top handle. This will scale the object

                 evenly from its centre, maintaining balance as it resizes.



                           ADJUSTING THE SNAP GRID


                 The Snap Grid in Tinkercad helps align objects precisely by restricting their movement to specific
                 increments. This ensures that objects are positioned accurately and evenly on the workspace.
                 To change the Snap Grid, follow these steps:

                 Step  1   On the  bottom-right  of the  screen,  click  the Snap  Grid  button.
                           A drop-down menu will appear.
                 Step  2   Click on the Snap Grid value (usually set to 1 mm by default).
                 Step  3   From the drop-down menu, select 2 mm.
                 Step  4   The Snap Grid will now be set to 2 mm, and any object you move will
                           snap to 2 mm increments.




                           GROUPING SHAPES

                 Grouping objects in Tinkercad allows you to combine multiple shapes into a single object, making
                 it easier to move, rotate, and scale them together. It simplifies the design process, helps maintain
                 alignment, and ensures that modifications are applied to the entire group at once.
                 To group shapes, follow these steps:

                 Step  1   Click on the cube to select it.

                 Step  2   Hold down the Shift key and click on the cone to select both shapes.
                 Step  3   With both shapes selected, click the Group button on the toolbar.
                           OR

                           press Ctrl + G on the keyboard. The two shapes will turn the same colour, indicating they
                           are grouped together.







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