How to change model size?

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I am making custom models in XSI and, this may sound silly, but simply cannot find how to change the final size of the exported model. I tried scaling. I tried hitting Ctrl-K and editing Local Transform scale values from there. But when I export the model and convert it, the final bounding radius is the same. Which, by the way, I tried editing manually, to no effect. What am I missing here?
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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top
When you apply scales and other operations they get put on a stack. Before exporting you need to freeze the transforms. Presuming you're using the mod tool:

Left click the "Transform" header on the right and select "Freeze All Transforms". That'll freeze any scaling/rotation/etc. You'll notice the numbers in the transform box become 1s, since the scale operation has been applied to the model's vertices now.

Click on the "Modeling" and "Object" buttons under the "Freeze History" section on the right. These freeze other things like the texture operator stack and the weight painting stack.
Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top
Much obliged!
Siege of Centauri
Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top
I have a question, how do you import models into XSI? I have downloaded XSI, but I have no idea how to import the models. I am trying to change the size of the ships, especially the capital ships. I am new to this, so I really would appreciate the help.
Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top
I don't think there's an importer for XSI. There's one for 3ds max though if you search for the thread on it.