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The following example shows how to change a model's scale when clicked.
JavaScript
asyncfunctioninit(){// Import the needed libraries.const{Map3DElement,Model3DInteractiveElement}=awaitgoogle.maps.importLibrary("maps3d");constmap=newMap3DElement({center:{lat:39.1178,lng:-106.4452,altitude:4395.4952},range:1500,tilt:74,heading:0,mode:"HYBRID",});constmodel=newModel3DInteractiveElement({src:'https://maps-docs-team.web.app/assets/windmill.glb',position:{lat:39.1178,lng:-106.4452,altitude:4495.4952},orientation:{heading:0,tilt:270,roll:90},scale:.15,altitudeMode:"CLAMP_TO_GROUND",});model.addEventListener('gmp-click',(event)=>{constclickedModel=event.target;clickedModel.scale=Math.random()*(0.5-0.1)+0.1;});document.body.append(map);map.append(model);}init();
/* * Always set the map height explicitly to define the size of the div element* that contains the map.*/html,map{height:100%;}body{height:100%;margin:0;padding:0;}
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