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11. Functions Menu
Make Editable
CINEMA 4D’s primitive objects and spline primitives are parametric, i.e. they have no points or polygons
and are instead created using math formulae and parameters. Since these objects have no points or
polygons, they can’t be edited in the same way as normal polygon objects and splines. For example,
you can’t select and move points, nor can you apply commands like Extrude and Create Outline.
However, you can edit these objects if you rst convert them to points and polygons. To do this,
select the desired primitives and choose Functions > Make Editable. Note that, other than using the
Undo command, this conversion is one-way only. You cannot edit the points and then convert back
to a primitive object.
Arrange
This function allows you to arrange, scale or rotate the selected objects in various ways. You can adjust
the Arrange parameters in the Attribute manager with realtime visual feedback in the viewport.
To use the Arrange function:
 Select the objects that you want to arrange.
 Set Mode to the desired mode (see below).
 Click the Apply button if the objects are not instantly arranged.
 Adjust the settings in the Attribute manager. You can change the settings for
as long as the function is active.