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# Scale Entity

## scaleEntity.lua

This utility provides a simple interface to scale an entity (ped, object, vehicle) in the world.

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Important:** Unless the model's collision is removed or modified, the scale will reset when interacted with by other entities (e.g., walking into it, driving over it).
{% endhint %}

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### **scaleEntity(entity, scale)**

Scales the specified entity by the given factor.

**Parameters:**

* `entity` (`number`): Entity handle (ped, object, vehicle).
* `scale` (`number`): Scale factor (e.g., `1.0` is normal size, `0.5` is half size).

**Example:**

```lua
scaleEntity(PlayerPedId(), 0.8) -- Shrinks player slightly
```

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### **resetScale(entity)**

Resets the entity's scale back to its original default.

**Example:**

```lua
resetScale(PlayerPedId()) -- Return to default size
```

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