Menu Cells

Meta-Clay ->System Shape'

The Meta-Clay ->System Shape' command in the Model module saves a keyframe for the selected meta-clay system. This command saves all the animated fields of all the current meta-clay elements, including the core and density of the influence zone, the superquadric exponents, as well as transformations, and so on.

This command is often used after the Meta-Clay -> Pick ->System Shape' command to save one system shape to another for a metamorphosis effect.

Note:

As with other object types, you can also use SaveKey -> Object -> Transformations for meta-clay systems. However, saving the system shape has the advantage of saving changes in the shape and density of the meta-clay elements, in addition to their transformations.

1. Select a meta-clay system.

2. Modify a meta-clay system's transformations at each desired keyframe position.

3. If you wish to modify the meta-clay element's shape and density at a desired keyframe position, choose the Info -> Selection command and modify the parameters. For information and procedures, see the Editing a Meta-Element's Shape and Influence Zone section of the Modelling User's Guide.

4. Choose Meta-Clay ->System Shape' to save the keyframe.

5. Repeat the process for all keyframes.

SOFTIMAGE 3D Reference - 19 APR 1996