Scaling cameras for export to software with centimeter units

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Hi!

I'm new to this and working in a VFX pipe where most folks on my team are using software with centimeter units. I have some animated cameras in Houdini in the native meter units that I'd like to export as ABC. I usually just scale all of my geo up by 100 to account for the difference in scale. What would the method be for doing the same with a camera that doesn't appear have a uniform scale field on the node? Ideally, I'll do the scaling in Houdini first so it comes in at the right scale for everyone else.

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The uniform scale parameter exists, it's just hidden. In the Parameters window/Gear icon/Edit Parameter Interface, check "Show Invisible Parameters", then find "Uniform Scale" and uncheck its "Invisible" checkbox. It will appear but it'll be locked, so right click it and Delete Channels.

Alternatively you could also parent it to a null and scale the null.
Edited by Tanto - Nov. 3, 2022 10:34:17
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Perfect! Thanks Tanto, I'll give this a try.
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