Hi,
I am trying to draw a a tapered airfoil. I can extrude the airfoil shape no problem. But it is a simple extrusion, with both ends of equal size. However, my wing is tapered, so the outer section needs to be smaller. I can use the scale tool to change the size of the outer section, but by dragging a corner, the other corner remains where it is, “skewing” the airfoil. I need to be able to scale the outer end equally on all sides.
Any idea how to do this?
Duncan
Have you tried scaling in different steps.
First X, then the Y direction.
As long as corresponding endpoints of both cross sections are connected by straight undivided edges, you can even move and rotate one end without unexpected distortion.
(Example: windturbine)
Use Ctrl for scale by middle point
This is brilliant! Let me give this a go…
Ta-Daaa! Thank you.
One more question, if I may…
When I import a DXF file, it ends up in TOP view. However, the rest of my drawings are in side view. I usually swivel this and that and change views and bugger around for ages till I get the imported DXF in side view. But I can never remember what the heck I did to get there. Surely there’s a quick, simple way to do this?
Duncan
Select the imported dxf and use the Rotate tool (use also arrow keys).
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Thank you.