# scale()

### Example

<div><figure><img src="/files/mLuAnpSTW8N3SSC5M7Av" alt=""><figcaption><p>Original Shape (Front View)</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/jjP3RleWKmJKi5lqaQ23" alt=""><figcaption><p>Original Shape (Side View)</p></figcaption></figure></div>

<div><figure><img src="/files/v73kewwGxhHham9rMeBs" alt=""><figcaption><p>scaling by <strong>1.5</strong> in x-direction</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/H5JueT645MiMhpocZfFP" alt=""><figcaption><p>scaling by <strong>0.5</strong> in y-direction</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/7GCJcV1qJtnBPDmaeYoZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>scaling by <strong>3</strong> in z-direction</p></figcaption></figure></div>

### Syntax

```
scale(x, y, z)
```

<table><thead><tr><th width="114.33333333333331">Input</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>x</td><td>scaling factor of edges and faces in the x-direction</td></tr><tr><td>y</td><td>scaling factor of edges and faces in the y-direction</td></tr><tr><td>z</td><td>scaling factor of edges and faces in the z-direction</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Full Example

<figure><img src="/files/sFDksfI0FR8iN4QWEAxv" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<details>

<summary>Example Full Code</summary>

```python
def setup():
  createCanvas(300,300, WEBGL)

def draw():
  background(255, 79, 132)
  fill(112, 88, 255)
  stroke(176, 235, 51)
  strokeWeight(2)
  orbitControl()
  # draw3DAxes(100, (100, 50, 20))
  rotateX(frameCount/2)
  rotateZ(frameCount)
  sX = 1+0.75*cos(frameCount)
  sY = 1+0.25*sin(frameCount)
  sZ = 1+0.5*sin(frameCount)
  scale(sX, sY, sZ)
  torus(75, 15)
  # rotateY(-2*frameCount)
  cone(30, 30)
```

</details>

### Description

Increases or decreases the size of a shape by **expanding or contracting its edges and faces in a specific direction**. Objects always scale **from their relative origin** to the coordinate system. Scale values are specified as decimal percentages. For example, the function call `scale(2.0, 1, 1)` increases the x dimension of a shape by 200%.

If a **negative** number was specified, the shape will **flip, then scale.** For example, `scale(-2.0, 1, 1)` first flips the shape, then increases the dimensions by 200%.

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