Full Version: Scaling issue

Hi all,

I feel particularly silly asking this question because it seems so obvious but I can't figure it out.

So there's this shape... I'd just like to make an inner border that is exactly 2mm inset from the original in yellow. When I try to scale, the vertical borders are much closer than the top ones.






Could someone help this idiot out please! :)

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In this situation I suggest you try 'offset'
cheers,
eric

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Eric, thank you!

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Hi Gunter, yes it seems intuitive that scale would work for that since you want to shrink down the shape.

But to maintain a constant thickness requires changing some of the proportions of the shape, while scaling maintains proportions.

- Michael

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Hi Michael, yes I understand that now. Thanks and have a great weekend.
Gunter

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