Menu Cells

FcrvSelect -> Meta-Clay

The FcrvSelect -> Meta-Clay command in the Motion module displays the function curves for a meta-clay system. See the Meta-Clay commands starting on Meta-Clay -> Setup for more information about meta-clay parameters.

For more information on all tasks related to editing function curves, see the Editing Function Curves section of the Animating User's Guide.

Procedure

1. Select a meta-clay system or meta-clay element.

2. Choose the FcrvSelect -> Meta-Clay command.

The Fcurve window and the specified function curve(s) appear.

All

Displays all function curves available for meta-clay.

Weight

Displays function curves for the meta-clay system. This describes how the blending influence is weighted (see Meta-Element Info).

Superquadric Exponents

Displays the function curves for superquadric exponents. This describes the equation used to define the form of the meta-element. Possible shapes range from a round shape (sphere) to an "almost" cube shape with a higher (value of the) exponent (see Meta-Element Info).

SOFTIMAGE 3D Reference - 19 APR 1996