Procedure

Step 1: Understanding Controls and Features

• Familiarize yourself with the mouse and touch controls listed under Mouse Controls and Mobile Touch Controls. Understand how left-click, right-click, scrolling, and touch gestures translate, rotate, and zoom the simulation.
• Learn about locking options such as Lock Graph, Lock Zoom, and Lock Rotate to understand how they restrict specific functionalities in the simulation.

Step 2: Shape Manipulation

• Explore the Shape Controls section. Practice adding, selecting, editing, and deleting shapes using the corresponding buttons (Add, Edit, Delete). Note the instructions regarding shape placement and the warnings about avoiding overlapping coordinates.

Step 3: Scaling and Transformation

• Study the Scaling Controls section. Adjust the scaling factors for the X, Y, and Z axes using the input fields provided. Use the Apply Scaling button to apply these factors to the shapes in the simulation.
• Review the Transformation Matrix and understand its role in scaling shapes proportionally across different axes.

Step 4: Grid Options and Visualization

• Explore the Grid Options section to toggle the display of XY-grid, YZ-grid, and XZ-grid using checkboxes. Understand how these grids aid in visualizing spatial relationships within the simulation.
• Experiment with the slider control to adjust scaling along the X, Y, and Z axes visually.

Step 5: Reset and Best Practices

• Utilize the Reset All button located at the bottom of the scaling controls section to revert all controls and settings to their default values.
• Follow the note about ensuring the slider is at zero before making adjustments for accurate scaling.