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within the scene. You can con trol the display of
instances or see a list of object occurrences.
Schematic View also allows for background image
or grid, and automatic arrangement of nodes
based on physical scene placement. This m akes
arranging nodes for character rigs easier.
Choose between a variety of arrangement
selections so you can auto-arrange, or work in a
free mode. The layout of the nodes is saved with
the named Schematic View window. You can load
a background im age as a template for laying out
thenodesinthewindow.
Schematic V iew Features
HerearesomeofthenotablefeaturesofSchematic
View:
• Layouts are saved with the named Schematic
View file.
• Text remains readable during window
navigation.
• Schematic View includes new tools for
displaying and arranging nodes including a
new free mode.
• You can use a background image or grid in the
Schematic View window.
• You can see and edit wired parameters.
• A n ew modeless display floater lets you turn on
and off node display by category.
• A new Relationship List Viewer has been
added, for quick navigation and selection
of nodes. Relationships displayed includes
Lights inclusion/exclusion, all parameter
w ires, constraints, controllers, and modifier
relationshipssuchaspathdeformpathsand
morph targets
• You can now copy and instance controllers.
• You can assign new controller types.
• Schematic View offers extensive MAXScript
exposure.
• Performance has been substantially improved.
•Abilitytodrilldowntomoreproperties(such
as st atic values and custom attributes).
How the Components of S chematic View
Behave
Everything displayed in the Schematic View
window is shown as a bo x with a name. There are
various conventions to indicate different states
regarding these objects.
Solid End—Signifies that the entity is
arranged.
Open end—Signifies that the entity is free.
Red B order—Signifies that the entity is
animated.
End Arrow—Signifies that the entity
shares a relationship with another entity.
White Fill—Signifies that the entity is
selected in the Schematic View window.
White B order— Signifies that the entity is
selected in the v iewport.