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