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Rotation Variation
Each element is assigned its own virtual axis. The element may then be rotated randomly around its
axis with the value entered here. The value, in degrees, that you enter for each rotation axis denes
the maximum positive and negative rotation about the appropriate axis. 45° would indicate that the
clones can vary in their radial rotation from -45° to 45° at each clone.
Disconnect
This command is also available on the Structure menu. Look up ‘Disconnect command’ in the index.
Explode Segments
This command is also available on the Structure menu. Look up ‘Explode Segments command’ in the
index.
Split
This command is also available on the Structure menu. Look up ‘Split command’ in the index.
Break Phong Shading
Phong shading is broken for the selected edges. The Phong tag’s Angle Limit option will be enabled
automatically if it isn’t already enabled.
Unbreak Phong Shading
Phong shading is restored for the selected edges. If you are not working in edge mode, Phong shading
will be restored for all broken Phong edges.