Lattice modifier deforms object as soon as an object is selected I have an object I would like to deform with a lattice modifier. I have a lattice prepared that entirely encloses my mesh. I select the modifier for my mesh, but in the modifier window, as soon as I select the lattice in the Object dropdown, it deforms the mesh in an undesirable way.

Any idea why it gets deformed?

Here is the lattice:



the mesh:


and the mesh deformed as soon as I select a lattice in the object dropdown: 


I am using blender 2.69. Thanks!
Changes to the lattice while in edit mode will be used to deform the mesh. This applies even if you alter the lattice before linking with the modifier.

Also selecting and scaling all points in edit mode, like you would with a mesh object, will add an odd out of proportion scaling effect while scaling the lattice in object mode.

To prevent this you need to scale the lattice in object mode to get it to the starting position that you want before making any changes in edit mode.