Transforms

Transforms

Transforms change the shape of a scaled grid. They are what turn a plain row or rectangle into something with gaps, height changes, offsets, or arcs.

Screenshot placeholder: one comparison image showing spacing, steps, stagger, and rotation.

Spacing

Spacing adds extra distance between each copy.

Use it for:

• Machine rows that need belt space.
• Foundations with deliberate gaps.
• Cleaner production layouts.

Controls:

• Hold ;.
• Use Num 8, Num 5, or mouse wheel.
• Press Num 0 to switch between X, Y, and Z spacing.

Steps

Steps raise or lower each row or column.

Use it for:

• Stair-step foundation layouts.
• Terraced factories.
• Ramps and decorative structure work.

Controls:

• Hold I.
• Use Num 8, Num 5, or mouse wheel.
• Press Num 0 to switch between X and Y stepping.

Stagger

Stagger offsets rows or layers.

Use it for:

• Diagonal-looking patterns.
• Offset machine rows.
• Leaning or angled multi-layer layouts.

Controls:

• Hold Y.
• Use Num 8, Num 5, or mouse wheel.
• Press Num 0 to toggle between the Stack and Flat stagger families; re-tap Y to switch direction within a family (Num 9 / Num 3 jump straight to Stack or Flat).

Rotation

Rotation places copies around a horizontal arc.

Use it for:

• Curved walls.
• Circular foundation patterns.
• Decorative arcs.

Controls:

• Hold ,.
• Use Num 8, Num 5, or mouse wheel.

Current Smart! builds support Z-axis rotation for horizontal arcs. Vertical arch rotation is not currently an active feature.

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Last updated: 2026-07-14 · Smart! v34.2.1