Insetting, Extruding, and Scaling Faces

  1. Enter Edit Mode

    • Select the object and press Tab.

  2. Select the face(s) to manipulate

    • Use selection tools:
      • Right-click for single selection.
      • B for Box Selection.
      • C for Circle Selection.

  3. Inset Faces

    • Press I to inset the selected faces.
    • Move the mouse to control the inset depth or enter numerical values.
    • Left-click or press Enter to confirm.

  4. Extrude Faces

    • Press E to extrude the selected faces.
    • Move the mouse or enter numerical values to define extrusion distance or direction.
    • Left-click to confirm.

  5. Scale Faces

    • Press S to scale the selected faces.
    • Move the mouse to scale interactively or enter numerical values for precise scaling.
    • Left-click to confirm.

  6. Axis Constraints (Optional)

    • After initiating an extrusion or scaling operation, press:
      • X to constrain to the X-axis.
      • Y to constrain to the Y-axis.
      • Z to constrain to the Z-axis.

  7. Further Editing

    • You can refine the geometry further by translating (G), rotating (R), or scaling (S) the newly created faces or vertices.

  8. Exit Edit Mode

    • Press Tab again to return to Object Mode.