In many cases, scripts or graphs require start values to work. These defaults are then modified by the user to get different results. The input is done via a customizable user interface – something that has only been possible with scripts so far. In RealFlow 2014 you will now find appropriate nodes to allow user interfaces with graphs as well. These interface nodes have a direct connection to the “Add” window's “Input parameters” section. This means that you can edit the graph's default values here without opening and editing the graph itself.
Edit input parameters (n)
If your graph contains interface nodes you will be able to list, display, and edit them with a click on this button. The number in brackets shows the total number of input parameters.
Please take a look at this [ chapter ] for an example how to work with this feature.
Edit default values
This dialogue is closely related to “Edit input parameters (n)”. There you can edit the interface nodes, but here is a place to define their initial values when the graph is executed and the UI is displayed.
Please take a look at this [ chapter ] for an example how to work with this feature.
Edit next execution values
This is a very nice feature, because RealFlow can remember the user's input values and write them to the UI when the command is executed again. In other words: the working settings are kept and you do not have to repeat the entire input procedure when you are using the command the next time. Please bear in mind that this feature also works for C++ plugins.
Prompt user
When a command provides a user interface you can choose here when it should be displayed:
“Never”. The UI will not be shown and the default values are used for the command's execution
“On first execution”. With this option, the UI will be shown only once during a session.
“Always”. In this case, the UI will be shown when the command is executed.
Cancel/Add
With “Cancel”, the current process is aborted. “Add” confirms your settings and adds the command to the already existing pool.