# \#scale **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/scale/217.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [SketchUp unable to select imported components](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-unable-to-select-imported-components/350847)
**Author:** [@refitjoseph](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/refitjoseph)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-unable-to-select-imported-components/350847 "2026-10-23T08:36:27Z")
Hi all, For context, as part of my work I need to convert lots of 3D objects to SKP and get them render ready for V-Ray. I’ve recently had quite a few issues where I’ve tried to convert a range of formats (FBX and OBJ m… --- ## [Unable to scale jpeg image in SU 2026](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/unable-to-scale-jpeg-image-in-su-2026/349990)
**Author:** [@whyusername](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/whyusername)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/unable-to-scale-jpeg-image-in-su-2026/349990 "2026-09-16T01:46:37Z")
SU 2026, freshly download. I need to rescale a floorplan. I imported it as a jpeg (image) clicked on the measure tape \> clicked ctrl so that can measure. Typed in the new measure \> after hitting enter, nothing changes. I… --- ## [Scale dimensions](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scale-dimensions/347335)
**Author:** [@design.kg.vf](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/design.kg.vf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scale-dimensions/347335 "2026-06-01T15:23:57Z")
Hi, I’m working on a plan and my scale is supposed to be 3/4". When I click on an existing dimension, it says it’s set to 3/4", but when I create a new dimension, it gives me the correct measurement. The problem is all m… --- ## [Dimensions in a group/component - not working in 2024](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimensions-in-a-group-component-not-working-in-2024/276679)
**Author:** [@Tiltiden](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Tiltiden)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimensions-in-a-group-component-not-working-in-2024/276679 "2025-12-08T22:24:34Z")
Hi there. In the 2023 version it was possible to scale a group/component and the dimension inside the group/component would update by itself. This is not the case with 2024. Anyone who knows a workaround or if it wil… --- ## [Exporting at 1:500 scale (AO) in Layout](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/exporting-at-1-500-scale-ao-in-layout/340707)
**Author:** [@carlato](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/carlato)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/exporting-at-1-500-scale-ao-in-layout/340707 "2025-10-11T01:58:47Z")
Hello, I am doing a ‘test run’ printing at scale for a project I have due in a couple of weeks. It’s my first time using Sketchup and I just want to ensure I am exporting the final result from Layout to PDF correctly (b… --- ## [A shortcut to find the middle position when scaling](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/a-shortcut-to-find-the-middle-position-when-scaling/318389)
**Author:** [@marceltanure](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/marceltanure)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/a-shortcut-to-find-the-middle-position-when-scaling/318389 "2025-03-10T14:49:04Z")
It would be wonderful if there was a shortcut in the keyboard to find the middle point when scaling a object. Like the exemple in the video, its kind of hard to find the middle point when we cant see it. Are there any wa… --- ## [Plotter in a printer shop - scale 1:1 questions](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/plotter-in-a-printer-shop-scale-1-1-questions/302692)
**Author:** [@MG\_MCO](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/MG_MCO)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/plotter-in-a-printer-shop-scale-1-1-questions/302692 "2024-12-07T12:36:14Z")
Hello I’m sorry if this question was already posted. I need some advice… I made a 2D plan of a staircase and I want to print it on a large plotter in a printer shop. Could you please tell me the best approach to gene… --- ## [Help making a dynamic door that resizes from its jambs](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-making-a-dynamic-door-that-resizes-from-its-jambs/295944)
**Author:** [@Agnaldo\_Timoteo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Agnaldo_Timoteo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-making-a-dynamic-door-that-resizes-from-its-jambs/295944 "2024-10-28T12:03:12Z")
BASCULANTE.skp (291.5 KB) Hello everyone! I’m new to dynamic components and need help with a problem. I’m developing windows and doors models and they all have frames. I’ve made them all customizable by user input dimen… --- ## [Print to scale problem](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/print-to-scale-problem/282400)
**Author:** [@Miho](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Miho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/print-to-scale-problem/282400 "2024-07-21T20:43:43Z")
Hi guys, I’m trying to print to scale in sketchup 2022 print preview bust every time i change changes width an height scale changes by it self and when I’m change scale it happen for height and width any solution tnx --- ## [Unable to Scale Layout Document for printing](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/unable-to-scale-layout-document-for-printing/273574)
**Author:** [@acuratedroom](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/acuratedroom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/unable-to-scale-layout-document-for-printing/273574 "2024-05-18T14:07:32Z")
Hi! I set up a construction drawing in LayOut that is 16 1/2" wide x 11 3/4" high (A3 Format) so it’s the correct size for my contractor. I would like to print it in a letter format (only format my printer can accept) … --- ## [Issue with the size of terrain (High quality) imported Vs the Actual site surveyed](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/issue-with-the-size-of-terrain-high-quality-imported-vs-the-actual-site-surveyed/271368)
**Author:** [@arch29](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/arch29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/issue-with-the-size-of-terrain-high-quality-imported-vs-the-actual-site-surveyed/271368 "2024-05-04T09:50:36Z")
Hello, I’m New to the community, but have 10+ years of experience using SketchUp, for relatively advance stuff. Today i came across a situation where I had a reference Survey cad file of a specific site, when matched to… --- ## [Weird Scale on Windows Computer vs. Mac using the same file](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/weird-scale-on-windows-computer-vs-mac-using-the-same-file/269127)
**Author:** [@balikahomes](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/balikahomes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/weird-scale-on-windows-computer-vs-mac-using-the-same-file/269127 "2024-04-19T15:49:39Z")
While helping my student with her file we came across a strange issue. She is working with the new 2024 version on a Windows computer and I use a Mac Computer. We opened the same file without doing any further adjustme… --- ## [Layout 2024 Custom Scale](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-2024-custom-scale/267371)
**Author:** [@sripoli](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/sripoli)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-2024-custom-scale/267371 "2024-04-09T12:24:40Z")
Hi Guys, I just noticed that I am no longer able to add a custom scale on the Dimension Style on the Layout 2024. Am I missing something or that just changed location? Thank you in advance for the help. --- ## [Print to Scale in SketchUp Pro 2023](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/print-to-scale-in-sketchup-pro-2023/260861)
**Author:** [@MxNunya](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/MxNunya)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/print-to-scale-in-sketchup-pro-2023/260861 "2024-02-22T22:30:25Z")
Hello everyone, I’m having some trouble with both SketchUp Pro and LayOut (I have Windows 10 pro and am working on the latest - 2023 - version of SketchUp). I need to print on a scale. I have two problems with SketchUp P… --- ## [In SketchUp Pro 2023, is there an option to scale just one group vs the whole model?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/in-sketchup-pro-2023-is-there-an-option-to-scale-just-one-group-vs-the-whole-model/240254)
**Author:** [@slseyferth](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/slseyferth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/in-sketchup-pro-2023-is-there-an-option-to-scale-just-one-group-vs-the-whole-model/240254 "2023-09-01T15:36:29Z")
I am attempting to add a floorplan in .png format to an already existing model. However, I am only given the option to rescale the entire model, instead of just the imported image. I attempted to group the image with ano… --- ## [Create a custom scale](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/create-a-custom-scale/240027)
**Author:** [@Supra](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Supra)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/create-a-custom-scale/240027 "2023-08-30T21:16:30Z")
Hi, I am using a trial version of Layout and testing the custom scale for a plan. But can’t seem to find the option to customise the scale. The file is not a Sketchup file but a dwg. It creates a cost scale drawing whe… --- ## [Layout Scale Not DIsplayed for Non-Standard Values](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-scale-not-displayed-for-non-standard-values/236164)
**Author:** [@G2E\_EE](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/G2E_EE)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-scale-not-displayed-for-non-standard-values/236164 "2023-07-21T19:49:32Z")
I have scenes in sketchup that I am referencing in layout. I have a lable/leader attached to it (in layout) that I am using to display what the scale is. I typically use scales that are in the dropdown menu. (1/4" = 1ft… --- ## [Change scale of render work](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/change-scale-of-render-work/230056)
**Author:** [@Moneypenny](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Moneypenny)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/change-scale-of-render-work/230056 "2023-05-15T13:19:25Z")
I have rendered my SU design in Layout. The page is set at A3 at 1:200 but only shows a small part of my large garden design. I want to create a second page showing the entire garden with same render work. I copied and … --- ## [Scaling the model with the tape measurer does not work](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scaling-the-model-with-the-tape-measurer-does-not-work/219910)
**Author:** [@Birgit](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Birgit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scaling-the-model-with-the-tape-measurer-does-not-work/219910 "2023-02-13T12:40:59Z")
Hello, I installed version 2022 of sketchup. Scaling with the tape measurer does not seem to work? I just get a guideline (or point) instead of the question “resize the model”? --- ## [Scale about center without moving a side](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scale-about-center-without-moving-a-side/218194)
**Author:** [@Tony\_M](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Tony_M)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scale-about-center-without-moving-a-side/218194 "2023-01-22T13:48:01Z")
How to do this without extensions? I know how to scale about the center of an object, but I often want to scale about the center while keeping one face of the object in its original position. For example, in… --- ## [Scaling camera issue](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scaling-camera-issue/214365)
**Author:** [@Hakim](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Hakim)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scaling-camera-issue/214365 "2022-11-30T11:30:34Z")
My boss loves to scale 1000x my 3d’s and when I scale them back down to render them with Lumion i can’t zoom into the 3D because there’s like a cut plane that makes the 3D cut after the camera please help how could I fix… --- ## [KEEP THE SCALE WHEN RESIZING issues](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/keep-the-scale-when-resizing-issues/213547)
**Author:** [@vfernandezdesign](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vfernandezdesign)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/keep-the-scale-when-resizing-issues/213547 "2022-11-18T22:21:03Z")
Hello all ! i have started a new layout for my plans and normally when i insert my sketchup into my LO , i can have a preview of my view … but this one is blank… after that i right click to choose my scene , and when … --- ## [Tips for Printing to Scale in Layout](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tips-for-printing-to-scale-in-layout/117173)
**Author:** [@Katya](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Katya)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tips-for-printing-to-scale-in-layout/117173 "2022-11-18T07:29:10Z")
We get questions about scaling and units a lot in Support, so I’m posting here so that I can send a non-current user this way for help. This covers every way I can think about precise scaling and units and printing to sc… --- ## [How do i tell Layout that this Line is X amount of Centimeter/inches?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-tell-layout-that-this-line-is-x-amount-of-centimeter-inches/206052)
**Author:** [@kaykay777](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/kaykay777)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-tell-layout-that-this-line-is-x-amount-of-centimeter-inches/206052 "2022-08-21T06:23:46Z")
Im new to layout and I Need to do some elevations for a design. Im bringing an elevation drawing into Layout and I just want to be able to dictate the dimensions. For some reason i cant figure it out. --- ## [How to get a correctly scaled plan for print?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-get-a-correctly-scaled-plan-for-print/202277)
**Author:** [@Last](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Last)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-get-a-correctly-scaled-plan-for-print/202277 "2022-06-30T15:34:31Z")
Hi there, I’m a designer working in LayOut Pro 2022. I thought I was doing everything right with scaling my documents… turns out I’m not, but I can’t find the solution in videos or online. So with one project my viewp… --- ## [Scale different in output](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scale-different-in-output/196932)
**Author:** [@Asam](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Asam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scale-different-in-output/196932 "2022-04-27T17:02:30Z")
question.pdf (208.6 KB) Hi, I am new to sketchup layout. The jpg file is a screenshot of my sketchup layout work. that dash lines and hatch pattern are drawn in sketchup layout. rest model is exported from sketchup. … --- ## [Layout 2022 Incorrect size import dwg conversion issue autocad](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-2022-incorrect-size-import-dwg-conversion-issue-autocad/193485)
**Author:** [@nicolabarbagligeom](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/nicolabarbagligeom)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-2022-incorrect-size-import-dwg-conversion-issue-autocad/193485 "2022-03-22T13:59:50Z")
Hi guys lately in the export from layout some external collaborators who use autocad have pointed out errors in size. Let me explain myself better in this case if I measure a precise dimension, for example 1110 cm or dra… --- ## [Scale "Reference" like AutoCAD?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scale-reference-like-autocad/191085)
**Author:** [@Kwin](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Kwin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2022, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scale-reference-like-autocad/191085 "2022-02-27T12:44:45Z")
Hi Is there anyway we can proportional scale object by typing desired dimensions ACAD ? In AutoCAD it is very simple to use Scale \> Reference just current dimensions" to “desired dimension” In SKP, I learn how… --- ## [Scaling multiple imported images](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scaling-multiple-imported-images/188283)
**Author:** [@samm](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/samm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scaling-multiple-imported-images/188283 "2022-01-28T20:11:43Z")
Hi! I’m hoping someone can help me out with scaling multiple imported images. I’m working on a 2D sketch with multiple floor levels (3) in the floorpan and they are all on separate PDFs. I only know the length of one ar… --- ## [Dynamic components scaling/stretching problem](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dynamic-components-scaling-stretching-problem/180195)
**Author:** [@anananas](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/anananas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dynamic-components-scaling-stretching-problem/180195 "2021-11-03T20:40:50Z")
Hi! I´m trying to create this cabinet hatch as a dynamic components with options width and height. When i change the width the profile gets stretched like in the picture. Is there any way to lock the profile and only … [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/scale/217.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=scale)