Deform Scale

You can loft objects such as columns and bugles from a single shape that changes only its scale as it travels along a path. Use Scale deformation when you want to make these types of objects.

• Select a Loft object. > Modify panel > Deformations rollout > Scale

Tip: By animating scale, a loft object can appear to travel along a path. Using this technique, you can create animations in which letters or lines write themselves onto the screen.

These are the properties of Scale deformation curves:

• The two curves are red for X-axis scaling and green for Y-axis scaling.
• Default curve values are at 100%.
• Values greater than 100% make the shape larger.
• Values between 100% and 0% make the shape smaller.
• Negative values scale and mirror the shape.

See Deformation Dialog for specific information on the dialog controls.

Scale deformation curve dialog

Procedures

To use Scale deformation:

1. Select a loft object.
2. Click Loft in the modifier stack display.
3. Click Scale on the Deformations rollout.
4. Edit the deformation curves for the X axis and Y axis.