Get Unit Scaling

What is a good way to find a unit's original scaling value? Most units start at 1.00 but some have .95 or some other deviation. I'm looking to restore original size after progressively increasing scale.

Couldn't you just store the amount of scaling that you progressed through in a variable and then revert it using the number you stored?

Example, If you add 5, took off 2, added 12, and took off 6 you would have a value of 9 above. So subtract 9.

Build data base.

Use a spell like Blood Lust that automatically adds it to the unit's scale. You can make different levels of Blood Lust for different values of increased size.

Blacktastic, I can't do that because to change scale you have to assume some base value. I can't build a database either, no time and I would blow my brains out. Bloodlust is the base ability I'm using - the problem is, it will only scale to the size that first gets cast on the unit - I'm recasting bloodlust at progressively higher levels and the scaling refuses to budge. I think at this point I'll just give a 25% boost and some fancy effects at the max level.

You could always attach some kind of integer or add an ability in a disabled spellbook that has the scaling value in it (Example: Ability Art Fields can be retrieved). Granted you'd have to do this for every unit but it would achieve your result.

Zerzax, try removing the buff from the unit before re-applying it to make him larger.

It looks very chunky because they return to original size. Thanks for the suggestions though, but I think I've tried everything.

Do you still need some more suggestions or are you going to deal with it being chunky?

you could use automated tools like my GMSI to build a scaling database (i.e. extract the basescaling from all the units in your objecteditor and assemble a jass trigger that initializes gamecache or an array with them).

Just to clear any confusion, this was only intended for the spell making session, which ended Sunday night. I'm sorry I didn't elaborate further, I was just looking for a quick method to do it. I settled on removing the buff right before ordering the dummy unit to cast bloodlust.

Another hassle is when you want to change Vertex Color. "Someone" should make a system for this sort of thing.

For which sort of thing? GetUnitScale and GetUnitVertexColor ?

For both, obviously.

Hmm.. how would you go about getting the original scaling value (and vertex color, or at least the RGB that is available in editor) from the data fields? I wouldn't mind cookin' something up.