# How can I resize of a node?

**URL:** https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-can-i-resize-of-a-node/1976
**Category:** HOOPS Visualize Web
**Tags:** webviewer
**Created:** [May 3, 2023, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-can-i-resize-of-a-node/1976 "2023-05-03T02:10:29Z")
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Hi,

in general you would set a matrix with the appropriate scale component to change the size of an object. You just have to make sure to calculate the correct center point of the object first and take this into account which involves a bit of matrix math.

See below for an example that scales a selected node by a factor of 2:

[https://3dsandbox.techsoft3d.com/?snippet=4R0PWeEKpILgqjrRkL6e5Q&autorun=true](https://3dsandbox.techsoft3d.com/?snippet=4R0PWeEKpILgqjrRkL6e5Q&autorun=true)

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