How to set the reference point when scaling objects?

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Hi all,

Can anyone tell me how can I scale objects without moving the origin like Mike did on Lecture “33. Using The Array Modifier” minute 7:40 when he scaled the pyramid in the Z axis so the pyramid grew only upwards instead upwards and downwards?

Please refer attached image:

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Thanks in advance for your help.

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When scaling you can hit the plane that you want to change.

For example, if you just want to scale an object UP you would hit S (scale) and then select the Z (Z axis) key. This will only allow the object to scale up and down regardless of how you’re viewing the part.

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Hi,

Thanks for the advice, I wonder if there is a hot key to make objects grow upwards only.

Cheers!

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That I don’t know.