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Multiple Mesh STL File
jansen_lye756
Member Posts: 3 PRO
Hi,
I am new to this software.
I have tried importing and using the derive option to import these buildings that has been extracted from a different software. The import was okay however I am unable to use the transform function to scale it to larger size (currently its smaller than 0.86mm). Could you please advise what other options to fix this?
I have attached the link below for your view.
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/f061393c56ee41a5e667b509/w/d852285b22f6fba442fdcc92/e/bddc118cbc1d504571821f08
Thank you in advance.
I am new to this software.
I have tried importing and using the derive option to import these buildings that has been extracted from a different software. The import was okay however I am unable to use the transform function to scale it to larger size (currently its smaller than 0.86mm). Could you please advise what other options to fix this?
I have attached the link below for your view.
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/f061393c56ee41a5e667b509/w/d852285b22f6fba442fdcc92/e/bddc118cbc1d504571821f08
Thank you in advance.
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John_P_Desilets
Onshape Employees, csevp Posts: 253 
jansen_lye756
Hello and welcome!
When scaling uniformly, you need to select a point to scale from. In my example below, I selected the origin.
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NeilCooke
Moderator, Onshape Employees Posts: 5,714
Plus you can edit the import feature and change the units.Senior Director, Technical Services, EMEAI5 -
John_P_Desilets
Onshape Employees, csevp Posts: 253
@jansen_lye756
Like @mahir said, a mesh cannot be directly modified. You can reference the mesh and design around it, but that is about it.
To give you some ideas, I created a quick reference sketch to the base of one of the structures. Using the Project tool, you can reference vertices to a sketch plane. You can also try the fit spline tool. This tool does not require a sketch plane to be created, however you can only select two points at a time. It can be done but it will be a tedious process.
Good luck!
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/4eac2e8451ba1f2189b98bb1/w/6064258c3cfcc249ff860117/e/c5743df31e2909e36c9a8c28
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Hello and welcome!
When scaling uniformly, you need to select a point to scale from. In my example below, I selected the origin.
Another quick question, currently I would like to extrude a foot print below the buildings, is it possible to add and merge additional part into the imported mesh? (shown in the link below). If not, what is the best way to do this?
My thought is to create surface point below the building surface but I believe this will take some times...I think. I look forward to hearing from you.
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/f061393c56ee41a5e667b509/w/d852285b22f6fba442fdcc92/e/bddc118cbc1d504571821f08
Like @mahir said, a mesh cannot be directly modified. You can reference the mesh and design around it, but that is about it.
To give you some ideas, I created a quick reference sketch to the base of one of the structures. Using the Project tool, you can reference vertices to a sketch plane. You can also try the fit spline tool. This tool does not require a sketch plane to be created, however you can only select two points at a time. It can be done but it will be a tedious process.
Good luck!
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/4eac2e8451ba1f2189b98bb1/w/6064258c3cfcc249ff860117/e/c5743df31e2909e36c9a8c28