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Cube with 5x5x5 segments. The same cube with an FFD
deformation.
Attribute manager settings
Grid Size
You can use the three input boxes to change the deformers X, Y and Z dimensions.
Grid Points X, Y, Z
You can use the X, Y and Z values to dene the number of grid points in the respective directions.
Formula
The Formula object uses mathematical formulae to deform other objects. Drag the handles to control
the size of the deformer. All surfaces including those outside the cyan box are affected. The
default formula creates circular waves. Try dropping the Formula deformer into a sphere and then
drag the time slider on the animation toolbar.
The Formula box dimensions scale the effect of the formula. Each dimension of the box scales the
result of the formula by that dimension. The scale factor is half the dimension: if the dimension has
a value of 2, the scale factor is 1.