Hi committee-tear,
When I open the downloadable file, I sometimes have to press the T or R key twice to get Scale or Rotation. I have no idea if you have that as well. Perhaps that is the problem?
To make that easier for you, I have recorded a 60-second clip.
https://stcineversityprod02.blob.core.windows.net/$web/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2024_Clips_DRS/20240320_06_Crab-Bowl_Scale_Rotation.mp4
The grid should be OK; if not, go to the menu directly over the editor Perspective window:
View> Frame Default.
Does this help?
Scale
Click in a space when the Scale tool is active. Press the T key once; in any of your images, the Move tool is active, not the Scale tool. Make sure the Top Null (Crab-Character) is selected, not the Sphere that is the Crab-body. Click and drag. The Crab is built out of Primitives, and they behave a little bit differently than Polygon objects. It is not essential for this lesson, but be aware that more will come.
Rotate
Press the R key once (or use the icon)
There should be a change, and three circular bands should show up.
I hope the little video helps.
Please let me know how it goes.
Cheers