Scaling accurately

Question

trying to create a simple platform like the one in the distant left.

I extruded a 6000mm by 6000mm plane, then scale the top plane slightly longer to make that top protrusion. However, the scale tool only allows me to enter a factor of 0 - 1. I wish to protrude out to exactly 6500mm. How do I do that?

can't you just type in "6500" while scaling? – Nate_Sycro27 Mar 15 '20 at 21:18 — Nate_Sycro27, Mar 15 '20 at 21:18
@Nate: no, I wish there was some way to do that though. – Silk Mar 15 '20 at 21:42 — Silk, Mar 15 '20 at 21:42

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 15 '20 at 21:46

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You can just type the equation into the Scale tool pop-up.
Depending on your model, you might want to keep Z=1 (doesn't matter in my example).

answered Mar 15 '20 at 21:46

jachym michal

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Sweet!! Thanks! – Silk Mar 15 '20 at 21:53
Happy to help :). Good luck with your project. – jachym michal Mar 15 '20 at 21:57

Scaling accurately

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