# Best approach for scaling an object with a fixed position

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**Created:** [July 15, 2023, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/best-approach-for-scaling-an-object-with-a-fixed-position/42464 "2023-07-15T12:51:29Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 16, 2023, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/best-approach-for-scaling-an-object-with-a-fixed-position/42464/4 "2023-07-16T08:11:06Z")

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> [@DRLeria](#):
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> The main thing is to define the Axis of the object in your modeling software

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Else, you can still reset the pivot in BJS (but the solution above is easier and most recommendable)

> [@Move the origin to the center of the object](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/move-the-origin-to-the-center-of-the-object/42059):
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> Haven’t found a general method to move the origin to the center of the object, and I need everyone’s help [model.zip](https://forum.babylonjs.com/uploads/short-url/dBGwGJ9QdbKTEIihyNyBY3IKnJ3.zip) (1.4 MB)

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