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Vladimir Elistratov edited this page Nov 14, 2016 · 1 revision

Introduction

The addon helps to get the right dimensions for your model in Blender. The way it works can be explained by the following usage scenario:

  • Import an OpenStreetMap file that covers the area relevant to your model
  • Mark the target edge on the imported OSM object that corresponds to a specific edge of your model
  • Mark the corresponding edge on your model
  • Scaling will be applied to your entire model, so the length of the marked edge of your model will be equal to the length of the marked OSM edge

Installation

Download the latest version of the addon target_scaling.py and install it via the usual Blender way:

  • File → User Preferences... → Addons → Install from File...
  • Find the file in your file system and press Install from File... button
  • Enable the addon by checking the Enable an addon

Usage

  • Mark the target edge by pressing the Select a target edge button at the Target Scaling panel on the Tool shelf. The target edge should correspond to a specific edge of your model. This step is performed in the Blender Edit mode

  • Set appropiate pivot center for scaling
  • Mark the corresponding edge on your model by pressing the Perform mesh scaling button at the Target Scaling panel on the Tool shelf. This step is performed in the Blender Edit mode

Scaling will be applied to your entire model in the Edit mode, so length of the marked edge of your model will be equal to the length of the marked OSM edge

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