SP - Node

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Last updated: 16 Nov, 2016
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This section contains everything that has to do with a node's orientation in the viewport and its simulation states.

 

 

Simulation
  • “Active”. The node will be able contribute to the simulation.
  • “Inactive”. The node is disabled and appears dimmed.
  • “Cache”. Allows you to read already-simulated elements and use them for further interactions without re-simulating them, e.g. in other scenes.
Position

A node's position in space is defined through X, Y, and Z components. RealFlow's → “Axis Setup” defines the vertical and horizontal axes. All values are given in metres. Click on “+” for sliders.

Rotation

A node's rotation in space is defined through X, Y, and Z components. RealFlow's → “Axis Setup” defines the vertical and horizontal axes. All values are given in degrees. Click on “+” for sliders.

Scale

A node's scale can be changed for each spatial direction separately. RealFlow's → “Axis Setup” defines the vertical and horizontal axes. All values are given in metres. Click on “+” for sliders.

Shear

Some nodes, e.g. polygon objects, can be distorted. On many other node types, e.g. Hybrido domains or daemons, this function has no influence. RealFlow's → “Axis Setup” defines the vertical and horizontal axes. All values are given in metres. Click on “+” for sliders.

Pivot

This is the centre of rotation given. By default it is located in the geometrical centre of an object, but can be displaced to achieve other interesting motions. RealFlow's → “Axis Setup” defines the vertical and horizontal axes. All values are given in metres. Click on "+" for parameter sliders.

Parent to

Click on the hyphen to choose a parent object. The node will then follow the parent's motions.

Color

Here you can specify a node's viewport colour. A click on the colour field opens your operating system's colour browser, a click on “+” shows → RGBA/HSV sliders.

Xform particles

This option only makes sense with animated emitters. When active the particles will follow the emitter.

Notes

It is possible to add node-specific notes here. Simply enter or copy/paste the text. With “+” you can expand the text field.