[Carrara]Propagate scaling?

[Markku]

Hi,

I had this question at DAZ forum and it looks as if it will not be answered.
Could you maybe help me?
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On C6, Properties panel, Motion tab; there is Propagate scaling check box for which I cannot find any reference in the PDF manual.

I don't speak English as my mother tongue, so could someone explain in easy to understand fashion what that thingy means and does?

[Piem]

This function is used to apply scaling (in the "Overall" box) to a group (basicaly, a character set up with bones is also a group). This way, all the grouped objects are scaled the same way, otherwise, only the selected object will be scaled.

[Markku]

Thanks Piem.

Since one can scale a regular group without that option checked and have it affect each independent object within the group, I presume you specifically mean that propagate scaling applies to scaling a child object of a boned character so that every other child item of that character (group) gets scaled evenly?

Or do I still miss something here? Would there be some difference having it checked or unchecked regarding scaling regular groups (like a grouped sphere and cube)?

[Piem]

Try this:
make two spheres and drag the last one onto the first (in the scene tree), so you have a group.
Now try to scale the parent sphere with both: uncheked and checked.

In the first case the children sphere is offset but not scaled, in the other case, both are scaled.

[Markku]

Ok, I see what you mean!
I first thought of having the whole group selected and then scaling, but you actually meant that a child item of a group be selected and then scaled. That indeed makes a difference when scaling and having the option checked.

Good advice from you and a good feature from the developers!

Thanks,
Markku