Create deformation parameters¶

A parameter defines one reusable deformation of a volume: which control nodes move, how they move, and how strongly each one responds. You set the magnitude later, when you deform the Part or in an optimisation run.

Create a parameter¶

1. In the Morphing panel, click View parameters. The sidebar opens the Parameters tab.
2. Click Create Parameter.

3. Click Edit Selected Nodes. In Select Nodes, tick the control nodes to move, then click Select Nodes.

   With Highlight on hover: on, hovering over a node in the tree highlights it in the viewer. Hovering over a node in the viewer highlights its entry in the tree.

4. Enter the Parameter Name. It must be unique for the volume, and can contain letters, digits, spaces, _ and -.

5. Choose the Transformation Type: Translate, Rotate or Scale.
6. For Rotate and Scale, set the Origin of Transformation. Either type X, Y and Z, or click Select Centre Point and choose one of:
   • Grab Centre Point of Volume
   • Grab Centre Point of Selected Nodes
   • Select Zone as Centre Point
7. For Rotate, set the Axis of Rotation, a direction vector through the origin. It defaults to (1, 0, 0). Click the X, Y or Z label to snap to that axis.

8. Set how strongly each selected node responds:

   • Translate and Scale: an X, Y and Z factor per node.
   • Rotate: a Rotation Rate per node.

   All factors default to 1. Use the arrow on a column heading to set the whole column at once, or Reset all to 1. 9. Click Create. When you edit an existing parameter, the button reads Update.

Manage parameters¶

The Parameters tab lists the volume's parameters. Each row has buttons to copy, edit and delete the parameter. You can't delete parameters from a locked volume.

Next: Deform a Part

Related: Morphing reference