Change Size by ()

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Change Size by ()
change size by ()
Category	Looks
Type	Stack
Introduced in	08Jul04 (0.x)

The Change Size by () block is a Looks block and a Stack block. The block adds its sprite's size by the specified number — a positive number to make it grow and a negative number to make it shrink.

Example Uses

As this block changes its sprite's size, it is used whenever a sprite's size must be changed. Some common uses are:

• A sprite in a 3D world that must change its size as it moves along the plane
• A growing object
• A shrinking object, usually to the point where it can be hidden. This can be achieved by putting a minus sign (-) in front of the value. For example, to make a sprite shrink by a small amount, the value -5 might be used.
• Changing the size of a paintbrush for painting
• Draining a pool of water by shrinking the water sprite
• Making an object that grows and shrinks continuously

Workaround

Main article: List of Block Workarounds

The block can be replicated by setting the size directly using its value:

set size to ((size)+(. . .::grey))%

The size can also be decreased by using the minus operator or a negative number. However, this workaround is not as precise because the (size) block returns a rounded value.

See Also

• Set Size to ()% (block)
• Size (block)
• Size (value)