@database "AORM.Toaster.Modeler.guide" @node Main "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @$VER: 2.204 @toc VTORM/Main @prev VTORM.Layout/Main @next VTORM.Switcher/Main @Index AORM.Index/Index Lightwave 3D - Modeler @{" " link Modeler.Objects } Objects @{" " link Modeler.Modify } Modify @{" " link Modeler.Multiply } Multiply @{" " link Modeler.Polygon } Polygon @{" " link Modeler.Tools } Tools @{" " link Modeler.Display } Display @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modeler.Objects "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @prev Modeler.Objects @next Modeler.Modify @toc Main Modeler - Objects @{" " link Objects.About } About @{" " link Objects.New } New @{" " link Objects.Load } Load @{" " link Objects.Save } Save @{" " link Objects.Save_As } Save As @{" " link Objects.Import } Import @{" " link Objects.Export } Export @{" " link Objects.Macro } Macro @{" " link Objects.Box } Box @{" " link Objects.Ball } Ball @{" " link Objects.Disc } Disc @{" " link Objects.Cone } Cone @{" " link Objects.Sketch } Sketch @{" " link Objects.Numeric } Numeric @{" " link Objects.Make } Make @{" " link Objects.Text } Text @{" " link Objects.Options } Options @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.About "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @prev Objects.About @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - About This option displays the current version of the Modeler program, along with the amount of free memory available to the system. @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.New "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - New This option will reset most of the Modeler to its original defaults. All layers and objects will be cleared. If this option is used, any objects not saved will be lost. This option may not clear some of the submenus in the Modeler. @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Load "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Load This will load a new Lightwave object into the Modeler. The object must be in Lightwave format, and will be loaded into the first layer. To load an object of another format, either import it from the Modeler, or convert it to Lightwave format using a program such as Pixel 3D or Interchange. @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.L }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Layer @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.L }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Load @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Save "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Save This is used to save the currently selected layers to disk as one object. The object will use the origin as its center, used when rotating the object. The name of the file will be the name cuurently used since loading the object. To save the object as a different name, use the Save As command. Although the object may be in numerous layers or parts, the entire layer or group of layers will be stored as one layer. @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.L }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Layer @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.O }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Object @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.S }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Save @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Save_As "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Save As This is similar to the Save command, yet allows the currently selected objects and layers to be saved under a different name than originally used when loading the object. @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.L }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Layer @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.O }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Object @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.S }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Save @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Import "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Import This is used to import an object from the Layout editor. The objects currently loaded into the Layout editor will be listed in a menu. This can be used when loading objects in formats other than the Lightwave 3D format, which the Modeler may not be able to load. Any object imported into the Modeler will be loaded into the current layer. All other existing layers will remain unchanged. @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.I }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Import @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Export "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Export This option is used to transfer a newly modeled object or a modified object into the Layout editor. If the object exists in the Layout editor, then it will be listed in the Export submenu. If it does not exist, you must select the << NEW >>> menu item. This will allow you to transfer a new object into the Layout editor as well as save a copy of the object on disk. If an object is already in the Layout editor, and a modified version is exported to the Layout editor, it will not be stored on disk. The modified will have to be saved from either the Modeler or the Layout editor. @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.E }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Export @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Macro "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Macro @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.M }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Macro @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Box "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Box This is used to create three dimensional squares or rectangles in the Modeler. After selecting this command, click the mouse pointer in one of the planar view windows and a small square will appear. Make a second click to define the shape and size of the box. Make a third click in one of the other two planar views to create the third dimension of the box. These dimensions may be altered before the box is actually created simply by reclicking near the desired corner of the box that you wish to modify. When satisfied with the box, select the Make command from the menu. @{" " link Objects.Numeric } Objects - Numeric @{" " link Objects.Make } Objects - Make @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Ball "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Ball This is used to create three dimensional balls or spheres in the Modeler. After selecting this command, click the mouse pointer in one of the planar view windows and a small square will appear. Make a second click to define the shape and size of the ball. Make a third click in one of the other two planar views to create the third dimension of the ball. These dimensions may be altered before the ball is actually created simply by reclicking near the desired corner of the box that you wish to modify. When satisfied with the ball, select the Make command from the menu. @{" " link Objects.Numeric } Objects - Numeric @{" " link Objects.Make } Objects - Make @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Disc "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Disc This is used to create discs or three dimensional cylinders in the Modeler. After selecting this command, click the mouse pointer in one of the planar view windows and a small square will appear. Make a second click to define the shape and size of the box. Make a third click in one of the other two planar views to create the third dimension of the cylinder, if desired. These dimensions may be altered before the disc is actually created simply by reclicking near the desired corner of the disc that you wish to modify. When satisfied with the disc or cylinder, select the Make command from the menu. @{" " link Objects.Numeric } Objects - Numeric @{" " link Objects.Make } Objects - Make @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Cone "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Cone This is used to create discs or three dimensional cones in the Modeler. After selecting this command, click the mouse pointer in one of the planar view windows and a small square will appear. Make a second click to define the shape and size of the box. Make a third click in one of the other two planar views to create the third dimension of the cone, if desired. These dimensions may be altered before the disc is actually created simply by reclicking near the desired corner of the disc that you wish to modify. When satisfied with the disc or cone, select the Make command from the menu. @{" " link Objects.Numeric } Objects - Numeric @{" " link Objects.Make } Objects - Make @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Sketch "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Sketch @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Numeric "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Numeric This is used to alter precise values regarding the size and location of the selected objects. This is also used to modify other values that are unique to the given objects or commands. @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Make "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Make This option is used to actually create the object designed with the primitive tools. Lightwave allows the user to modify the exact specifications of the primitives without actually creating the object. For example, to form a cube, the user would drag the size of the cube on the editing window. This primitive may have its size altered by dragging the corners of the image. The Make button would be used to actually define the points and polygons needed for the object. @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Text "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Text @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Objects.Options "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @next Objects.Options @toc Modeler.Objects Objects - Options @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modeler.Modify "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @prev Modeler.Objects @next Modeler.Multiply @toc Main Modeler - Modify @{" " link Modify.Move } Move @{" " link Modify.Rotate } Rotate @{" " link Modify.Size } Size @{" " link Modify.Stretch } Stretch @{" " link Modify.Drag } Drag @{" " link Modify.Shear } Shear @{" " link Modify.Twist } Twist @{" " link Modify.Taper_1 } Taper 1 @{" " link Modify.Taper_2 } Taper 2 @{" " link Modify.Bend } Bend @{" " link Modify.Magnet } Magnet @{" " link Modify.Vortex } Vortex @{" " link Modify.Pole_1 } Pole 1 @{" " link Modify.Pole_2 } Pole 2 @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Numeric @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Move "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @prev Modify.Move @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Move This is used to move an object or its parts to another location in the Modeler, within the same layer. First select an object, polygon, points, or volume. Then select the Move command, and hold the mouse button on one of the planar views while dragging it in the desired direction. The selected parts will move the same distance and direction as the mouse is dragged. These parts may be moved in any of the three planar views. @{" " link Modify.Drag } Modify - Drag @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Modify - Numeric @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.D }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Drag @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Rotate "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Rotate This is used to rotate an object or its parts around an axis in the Modeler, within the same layer. First select an object, polygon, points, or volume. Then select the Rotate command, and hold the mouse button on one of the planar views while dragging it in the desired direction. The selected parts will rotate about the axis where the mouse was initially clicked at as the mouse is dragged. These parts may be rotated in any of the three planar views. @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Modify - Numeric @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.R }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Rotate @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Size "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Size This is used to resize an object or its parts about its axis in the Modeler, within the same layer. First select an object, polygon, points, or volume. Then select the Size command, and hold the mouse button on one of the planar views while dragging it in the desired direction. The selected parts will become larger if the mouse is moved to the right, and they will become smaller if moved to the left. These parts will be resized in all of the three planar views. @{" " link Modify.Stretch } Modify - Stretch @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Modify - Numeric @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Stretch "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Stretch This is used to resize an object or its parts about an axis in the Modeler, within the same layer. First select an object, polygon, points, or volume. Then select the Stretch command, and hold the mouse button on one of the planar views while dragging it in the desired direction. The size of the object will change depending on how the mouse is dragged, growing either larger or smaller. Only two of the three axes will be affected using this command, as opposed to using the Size command. These parts will be resized in all of the three planar views. @{" " link Modify.Size } Modify - Size @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Modify - Numeric @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Drag "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Drag This is used to move a point or multiple points to another location in the Modeler, within the same layer. Any point in the three planar views may be moved simply by selecting the point and dragging it to a new location. If multiple points are aligned under the same pointer location, each point will be dragged. If you wish to limit the points that may be dragged to a specific polygon or volume, you may selected the polygon or points before using the Drag command. This will only allow those preselected points to be dragged, although they need not be. The selected points will move the same distance and direction as the mouse is dragged. These points may be moved in any of the three planar views. @{" " link Modify.Move } Modify - Move @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Modify - Numeric @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.D }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Drag @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Shear "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Shear This is used to slant a polygon or multiple polygons in relation to the selected group of polygons. Any axis in the three planar views may be sheared simply by selecting that view and dragging the mouse. The effect of shearing will be reflected in the other planar views as well as the current planar view. @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Modify - Numeric @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Twist "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Twist This is used to twist a polygon or multiple polygons in relation to the selected group of polygons. Any axis in the three planar views may be twisted simply by selecting that view and dragging the mouse. The effect of twisting will be reflected in the other planar views as well as the current planar view. Objects are twisted about the point initially selected by the mouse pointer in any of the planar views. @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Modify - Numeric @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Taper_1 "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Taper 1 This is used to taper a polygon or multiple polygons in relation to the selected group of polygons. Any axis in the three planar views may be tapered simply by selecting that view and dragging the mouse. The effect of tapering will be reflected in the other planar views as well as the current planar view. Objects are tapered about the point initially selected by the mouse pointer in any of the planar views. All polygons are tapered proportional to the mouse pointer movement across one axis, unlike Taper 2. @{" " link Modify.Taper_2 } Modify - Taper 2 @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Modify - Numeric @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Taper_2 "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Taper 2 This is used to taper a polygon or multiple polygons in relation to the selected group of polygons. Any axis in the three planar views may be tapered simply by selecting that view and dragging the mouse. The effect of tapering will be reflected in the other planar views as well as the current planar view. Objects are tapered about the point initially selected by the mouse pointer in any of the planar views. All polygons are tapered proportional to the mouse pointer movement across two axes, unlike Taper 1. @{" " link Modify.Taper_1 } Modify - Taper 1 @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Modify - Numeric @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Bend "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Bend This is used to bend a polygon or multiple polygons in relation to the selected group of polygons. Any axis in the three planar views may be bent simply by selecting that view and dragging the mouse. The effect of bending will be reflected in the other planar views as well as the current planar view. Objects are bent about the point initially selected by the mouse pointer in any of the planar views. @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Modify - Numeric @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Magnet "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Magnet This is used to push or pull a group of points in an object magnetically. This is done by creating a magnetic area of influence or by preselecting a group of points which may be modified. The area of magnetic influence may be created by selecting the three planar views with the left mouse button, by dragging a box at its corners. The box may also be dragged without modifying its shape by dragging the handle at the ceneter of the box. Points within the magnetic area may be pushed or pulled by dragging with the right mouse button. The points will be pushed or pulled towards the hidden mouse pointer. @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Modify - Numeric @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.M} @{FG HIGHLIGHT}Magnetism @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Vortex "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Vortex This is used to create a vortex effect, or inward spiral, on an object or group of points. This is done by creating an area of influence which includes the objects or points to be modified. First drag a box using the left mouse button in the desired planar views. Points within the area may be modified by selecting a central point using the right mouse button and then dragging the mouse as the points are spun about the eye of the vortex. @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Modify - Numeric @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.M} @{FG HIGHLIGHT}Vortex @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Pole_1 "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Pole 1 This is used to resize an object or its parts about an axis in the Modeler, within the same layer. This is done by creating an area of influence which includes the objects or points to be modified. First drag a box using the left mouse button in the desired planar views. The size of the object within that area will change depending on how the mouse is dragged, growing either larger or smaller. Only one of the three axes will be affected using this command, as opposed to using the Pole 2 command. These parts will be resized in all of the three planar views. @{" " link Modify.Pole_2 } Modify - Pole 2 @{" " link Modify.Size } Modify - Size @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Modify - Numeric @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.M} @{FG HIGHLIGHT}Resize @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Pole_2 "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Pole 2 This is used to stretch an object or its parts about an axis in the Modeler, within the same layer. This is done by creating an area of influence which includes the objects or points to be modified. First drag a box using the left mouse button in the desired planar views. The size of the object within that area will change depending on how the mouse is dragged, growing either larger or smaller. Two of the three axes will be affected using this command, as opposed to using the Pole 1 command. These parts will be resized in all of the three planar views. @{" " link Modify.Pole_1 } Modify - Pole 1 @{" " link Modify.Stretch } Modify - Stretch @{" " link Modify.Numeric } Modify - Numeric @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.M} @{FG HIGHLIGHT}Stretch @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modify.Numeric "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @next Modify.Numeric @toc Modeler.Modify Modify - Numeric This is used to alter precise values regarding the size and location of the selected objects. This is also used to modify other values that are unique to the given objects or commands. @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modeler.Multiply "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @prev Modeler.Modify @next Modeler.Polygon @toc Main Modeler - Multiply @{" " link Multiply.Extrude } Extrude @{" " link Multiply.Lathe } Lathe @{" " link Multiply.Mirror } Mirror @{" " link Multiply.Numeric } Numeric @{" " link Multiply.Make } Make @{" " link Multiply.Bevel } Bevel @{" " link Multiply.Sm_Shift } Sm Shift @{" " link Multiply.Path_Extrude } Path Extrude @{" " link Multiply.Rail_Extrude } Rail Extrude @{" " link Multiply.Patch } Patch @{" " link Multiply.Skin } Skin @{" " link Multiply.Morph } Morph @{" " link Multiply.Clone } Clone @{" " link Multiply.Array } Array @{" " link Multiply.Path_Clone } Path Clone @{" " link Multiply.Rail_Clone } Rail Clone @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Extrude "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @prev Multiply.Extrude @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Extrude This is used to create three dimensional extrusions from two dimensional objects. Both ends of the newly created object will be exact replicas of the original two dimensional object. This is done by selecting the polygon or object face to be extruded and resizing its depth in the other two planar views. The object or polygon to be extruded must be contained within the bounding box in the primary planar view (selected with the mouse). The depth may be modified by moving the "T" shaped handle in either of the other two planar views. When satisfied with the extrusion, press the Make command. @{" " link Multiply.Make } Multiply - Make @{" " link Multiply.Path_Extrude} Multiply - Path Extrude @{" " link Multiply.Rail_Extrude} Multiply - Rail Extrude @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.E} @{FG HIGHLIGHT}Extrude @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Lathe "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Lathe This is used to create three dimensional extrusions in a cylindrical shape from an object, polygon, or group of points. This allows the selected group to be spun about a central axis, and creates objects such as drinking glasses, vases, and similar objects. Only one cross section needs to be designed, and the others are replicated about the specified axis. To lathe a group, select the central axis in one of the planar views using the left mouse button. This will be represented by a crosshair in the current planar view, and as a line in either of the other two planar views. The object will be spun around the crosshair using the Make command. @{" " link Multiply.Make } Multiply - Make @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.C }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Crosshair @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.L }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Lathe @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Mirror "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Mirror This is used to create a mirror image of the selected objects or points in the current layer. The axis where the actual mirror appears will be displayed in two planar views either by a vertical or horizontal line. If the axis passes through the selected group, the mirrored object will intersect with the original object. When satisfied with an axis for mirroring, press the Make command. @{" " link Multiply.Make } Multiply - Make @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Numeric "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Numeric This is used to alter precise values regarding the size and location of the selected objects. This is also used to modify other values that are unique to the given objects or commands. @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Make "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Make This option is used to actually create the object designed with the Multiply tools. Lightwave allows the user to modify the exact specifications of the new objects without actually creating the object. For example, to form a mirror, the user would drag the axis of the mirror on the editing window. This mirror may have its position altered by clicking the mouse where desired. The Make button would be used to actually define the points and polygons needed for the new object. @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Bevel "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Bevel This is used to create a bevel around a polygon or group of polygons. Each polygon is shifted along an axis similar to an extrusion. However, the extruded face may be resized using the inset parameter, which creates the actual bevel. This command will open a requester where the shift and inset values may be entered. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 497 242 pictures/pic.multiply.bevel Bevel'"} ILBM: Bevel @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.B} @{FG HIGHLIGHT}Bevel @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.E} @{FG HIGHLIGHT}Extrude @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Sm_Shift "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Smooth Shift This is used to create clones of selected polygons perpendicular to their normals. A polygon such as a sqaure, when operated on, would have a second similar polygon created with similar shape yet a possible difference in size. Smooth Shifting a box would cause 6 new sides to appear as if they had exploded from the original box and began to travel a uniform distance away from the box. Smooth shifting a sphere would cause all of the polygons to create a new sphere encompassing the first, since the new polygons have been created uniformly from the originals. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 427 253 pictures/pic.multiply.smooth_shift.1 Smooth_Shift'"} ILBM: Smooth Shifted Box @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 427 253 pictures/pic.multiply.smooth_shift.2 Smooth_Shift'"} ILBM: Smooth Shifted Sphere @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.C} @{FG HIGHLIGHT}Clone @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.N} @{FG HIGHLIGHT}Normal @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Path_Extrude "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Path Extrude @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.E}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Extrude @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Path @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Rail_Extrude "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Rail Extrude @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.E}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Extrude @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Patch "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Patch @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Skin "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @version 2.156 @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Skin This is used to create a skin of polygons between two or more polygons. This skin will connect the polygons as if they had morphed from each other. For example, if a wire model were constructed, the skin would be stretched over the various wires to create the continuous outer layer. This is similar to a morph, yet morphing will create slices between polygons as well as the skin connecting the polygons. Skinned polygons do not have to be similar or have the same number of points. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 531 246 pictures/pic.multiply.skin Skin'"} ILBM: Skin @{" " link Multiply.Skin } Multiply - Morph @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.S}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Skin @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Morph "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Morph This is used to create a morph between two polygons with the same number of points. The two selected polygons will be morphed based upon the ordering of their points when the polygons were created. In the event that the two polygons do not have their points ordered the same, morphed objects may appear to twist or alter size. The number of segments created may be specified. Each segment is an additional polygon placed within the newly created object. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 461 233 pictures/pic.multiply.morph Morph'"} ILBM: Morph @{" " link Multiply.Skin } Multiply - Skin @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.M}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Morph @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Clone "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Clone This is used to produce identical copies of the selected objects or polygons. These clones may be resized and relocated using the Clone input requester. Cloned objects will have the same number of points, polygons, and edges as the original, and these parts will be ordered similarly in relation to themselves. Resizing the clones will alter the X, Y, and Z dimensions of the clones. Relocating it will position the clones in another location in the current layer. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 479 237 pictures/pic.multiply.clone Clone'"} ILBM: Clone @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.C }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Clone @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Array "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Array This is used to create a set of cloned objects in an arrayed pattern within the current layer. This array will clone the object three dimensionally, with clones appearing about each axis. The number of clones created on each dimension may be modified. This will produce arrayed clones in varying volumes. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 497 244 pictures/pic.multiply.array Array'"} ILBM: Array @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.A }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Array @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.C }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Clone @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Path_Clone "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Path Clone @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.C }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Clone @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Path @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Multiply.Rail_Clone "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @next Multiply.Rail_Clone @toc Modeler.Multiply Multiply - Rail Clone @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.C }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Clone @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.R }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Rail @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modeler.Polygon "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @prev Modeler.Multiply @next Modeler.Tools @toc Main Modeler - Polygon @{" " link Polygon.Points } Points @{" " link Polygon.Make } Make @{" " link Polygon.Remove } Remove @{" " link Polygon.Add_Point } Add Point @{" " link Polygon.Remove_Point } Remove Point @{" " link Polygon.Attach } Attach @{" " link Polygon.Detach } Detach @{" " link Polygon.Split } Split @{" " link Polygon.Merge } Merge @{" " link Polygon.Surface } Surface @{" " link Polygon.Triple } Triple @{" " link Polygon.Subdivide } Subdivide @{" " link Polygon.Align } Align @{" " link Polygon.Unify } Unify @{" " link Polygon.Flip } Flip @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Points "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @prev Polygon.Points @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Points This is used to add single or multiple points to the current layer. The points are created one at a time at the current location of the crosshair. The left mouse button is used to locate where the next point will be created, while the right button is used to actually create the point at the current location. The Make command may also be used to create the point. The points, when created, will remain selected. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 427 253 pictures/pic.cube.point Point'"} ILBM: Point @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Point @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Make "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Make This is used to create a polygon from a group of selected points. The polygon will be ordered based on the order the points were selected. In some cases, polygon edges may overlap due to point ordering. To avoid this, ensure that the points are selected in the proper order, or use the Drag command to alter the shape of the polygon. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 427 253 pictures/pic.cube.point Point'"} ILBM: Point @{" " link Modify.Drag } Modify - Drag @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Point @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Polygon @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Remove "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Remove This is used to delete a polygon face without deleting the points about the perimeter of the polygon or selected polygons. The Cut command, located in the cut and paste menu, will remove both the polygon, the edges, and all the points attached to the polygon. @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.C}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Cut @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.C}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Cut and Paste @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.D}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Delete @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Polygon @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Add_Point "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Add Point This is uses to add points to an edge of a polygon. The edge will be connected to the new point by forming two new edges, and then completing the polygon face to match the newly added point. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 427 253 pictures/pic.cube.point Point'"} ILBM: Point @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Point @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Remove_Point "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Remove Point This is used to remove a point or points from a polygon without deleting the point from the current layer. The polygon will be modified to connect a new edge where the removed point originally was located. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 427 253 pictures/pic.cube.point Point'"} ILBM: Point @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Point @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Attach "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Attach @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Detach "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Detach @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Split "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Split This is used to divide a polygon into two polygons. This is done by selecting two points about the perimeter of the polygon that are not sharing an edge. The Split command will then add an edge between these two points and reconstruct the original polygon into two new polygons that share a common edge. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 410 183 pictures/pic.polygon.split Split'"} ILBM: Split @{" " link Polygon.Subdivide} Polygon - Subdivide @{" " link Polygon.Triangle } Polygon - Triangle @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Polygon @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.T}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Triangle @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Merge "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Merge This is used to combine two polygons into a single polygon. The two polygons must share at least one edge to be merged. The resulting polygon will be the combination of the two polygons. Merging may remove an edge that was meant to be preserved. Merging may also be used on polygons that are identical and in the same location, which may occur frequently. Merged polygons will have less points, polygons, and edges than the unmerged polygons, in most cases. @{" " link Polygon.Unify} Polygon - Unify @{" " link Tools.Merge } Tools - Merge @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Surface "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Surface This is used to specify the surface to be rendered on the selected polygon or polygons. This is normally done in the Layout editor, however it may also be done while objects are being modeled. @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.S}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Surface @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Triple "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Triple This is used to convert a polygon into triangles. This is a more basic form of a polygon, where each triangular polygon contains only 3 edges and 3 points. Using triangles allows various rendering tricks and modeler functions to be much more accurate. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 480 249 pictures/pic.polygon.triple Triple'"} ILBM: Triple @{" " link Polygon.Subdivide } Polygon - Subdivide @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Polygon @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.T}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Triangle @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Subdivide "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Subdivide This is used to divide a triangle into additional triangles. This is done by calculating the midpoint of each edge and then connecting these midpoints as a newly created triangle. By doing so, rendering algorithms and modeler functions will be more accurate. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 483 245 pictures/pic.polygon.subdivide Subdivide'"} ILBM: Subdivide @{" " link Polygon.Triple } Polygon - Triple @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Polygon @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.T}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Triangle @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Align "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Align @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Unify "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Unify This is used to remove polygons that are sharing the same edges and points. Unlike Merge, the polygons must have the same points and edges with no exceptions. Removing duplicate polygons will decrease memory usage and rendering times, and will increase efficiency. @{" " link Polygon.Merge} Polygon - Merge @{" " link Tools.Merge} Tools - Merge @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Polygon.Flip "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @next Polygon.Flip @toc Modeler.Polygon Polygon - Flip This is used to reverse the normal to the plane created by the selected polygon or polygons. The normal will determine which face will be rendered on single sided polygons, and determines the actual orientation of the polygon. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 549 250 pictures/pic.polygon.flip Flip'"} ILBM: Flipped Polygon @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.N}@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Normal @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P}@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Polygon @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modeler.Tools "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @prev Modeler.Polygon @next Modeler.Display @toc Main Modeler - Tools @{" " link Tools.Drill } Drill @{" " link Tools.S_Drill } S Drill @{" " link Tools.Boolean } Boolean @{" " link Tools.Merge } Merge @{" " link Tools.Weld } Weld @{" " link Tools.Quantize } Quantize @{" " link Tools.Jitter } Jitter @{" " link Tools.Smooth } Smooth @{" " link Tools.Set_Val } Set Val @{" " link Tools.Make } Make @{" " link Tools.Make_Cl } Make Cl @{" " link Tools.Start_CP } Start CP @{" " link Tools.End_CP } End CP @{" " link Tools.Freeze } Freeze @{" " link Tools.Smooth } Smooth @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.Drill "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @prev Tools.Drill @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - Drill @{" " link Tools.S_Drill } Tools - S Drill @{" " link Tools.Boolean } Tools - Boolean @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.B}@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Boolean @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.D}@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Drill @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.S_Drill "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - S Drill This is used to perform drill operations on the current layer and a background layer. The current layer appears in gray and white, while the background layer appears in black. These layers contain 3D objects which appear to be intersecting each other when both layers are visible. Upon performing a given drill function, the background layer will remain the same while the current layer will become modified depending on how the objects and layers intersect. This may involve removing excess portions of the current layer, depending on the operation. CORE All remaining portions that are within the drilling layer will be preserved in the current layer. All portions of the current layer exterior to the drilling tool will be discarded. Each intersection of the current layer with the drilling tool will become a point in the current layer, forming new points as necessary. SLICE All portions of the current layer are preserved, yet any intersections with the drilling object will become a point in the current layer, forming new points as necessary. TUNNEL All remaining portions that are exterior to the drilling layer will be preserved in the current layer, while all portions within the drilling object will be discarded. Each intersection of the current layer with the drilling tool will become a point in the current layer, forming new points as necessary. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 197 210 pictures/pic.tools.sdrill SDrill'" } ILBM: SDrill @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 197 210 pictures/pic.tools.sdrill.core SDrill_Core'" } ILBM: SDrill Core @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 197 210 pictures/pic.tools.sdrill.slice SDrill_Slice'" } ILBM: SDrill Slice @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 197 210 pictures/pic.tools.sdrill.tunnel SDrill_Tunnel'" } ILBM: SDrill Tunnel @{" " link Tools.Drill } Tools - Drill @{" " link Tools.Boolean } Tools - Boolean @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.B}@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Boolean @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.D}@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Drill @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.Boolean "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - Boolean This is used to perform boolean operations on the current layer and a background layer. The current layer appears in gray and white, while the background layer appears in black. These layers contain 3D objects which appear to be intersecting each other when both layers are visible. Upon performing a given boolean function, the background layer will remain the same while the current layer will become modified depending on how the objects and layers intersect. This may involve removing excess portions of the current layer, depending on the operation. ADD All portions of the current layer and drilling layer will be combined to form a new object in the current layer. Any intersecting polygons or points will be reconstructed to form new polygons about the surface of hollow objects. INTERSECT Any portion of the current layer within the drilling layer will be preserved, while any portion exterior to the drilling layer will be discarded. All intersections will be formed with new points and polygons to form a new surface for hollow objects. SUBTRACT Any portion of the current layer exterior to the drilling layer will be preserved, while any portion within the drilling layer will be discarded. All intersections will be formed with new points and polygons to form a new surface for hollow objects. UNION Any portion of the current layer within the drilling layer will be discarded, while any portion exterior to the drilling layer will be preserved, combined with any portion of the drilling layer that is exterior to the current layer. All intersections will be formed with new points and polygons to form a new surface for hollow objects. @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 197 210 pictures/pic.tools.bool Boolean'" } ILBM: Boolean @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 197 210 pictures/pic.tools.bool.add Boolean_Add'" } ILBM: Boolean Add @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 197 210 pictures/pic.tools.bool.int Boolean_Intersect'" } ILBM: Boolean Intersect @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 197 210 pictures/pic.tools.bool.sub Boolean_Subtract'" } ILBM: Boolean Subtract @{" " rxs "address command 'display.s 197 210 pictures/pic.tools.bool.union Boolean_Union'" } ILBM: Boolean Union @{" " link Tools.Drill } Tools - Drill @{" " link Tools.S_Drill } Tools - S Drill @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.B}@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Boolean @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.D}@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Drill @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.Merge "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - Merge This is used to remove duplicate points or to merge points that are reasonably close. This will make many objects look much cleaner, along with reducing rendering time, memory usage, and improve some rendering techniques. This is unlike the Polygon Merge command which is used to combine polygons together. @{" " link Polygon.Merge} Polygon - Merge @{" " link Polygon.Merge} Polygon - Unify @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.Weld "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - Weld @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.Quantize "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - Quantize @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.Jitter "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - Jitter @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.Smooth "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - Smooth @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.Set_Val "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - Set Val @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.Make "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - Make @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.Make_Cl "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - Make Cl @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.Start_CP "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - Start CP @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.End_CP "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - End CP @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.Freeze "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - Freeze @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Tools.Smooth "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @next Tools.Smooth @toc Modeler.Tools Tools - Smooth @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Modeler.Display "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @prev Modeler.Tools @next Modeler.Display @toc Main Modeler - Display @{" " link Display.Magnify } Magnify @{" " link Display.Pan } Pan @{" " link Display.Measure } Measure @{" " link Display.In } In @{" " link Display.Out } Out @{" " link Display.Fit_All } Fit All @{" " link Display.Fit_Select } Fit Select @{" " link Display.Options } Options @{" " link Display.BG_Image } BG Image @{" " link Display.Stats } Stats @{" " link Display.Info } Info @{" " link Display.Sel_Conn } Sel Conn @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Display.Magnify "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @prev Display.Magnify @toc Modeler.Display Display - Magnify This option is used to alter the size of the display for each of the given windows in the Modeler. The size of the grid will become larger or smaller as it is magnified. When the grid reaches its threshold, new grid sizes will appear. The objects will become magnified along with the grid. The actual size and measurements of the objects will not change, but the way it appears on the screen will. All windows will be magnified equally. Click on one of the views to magnify. To enlarge the images, move the mouse to the right. To reduce the images, move the mouse to the left. This is similar to the In and Out options. However, Magnify will alter the size of the display based on any part of the display, while the others will magnify the display based upon the center of the display. @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.M }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Magnify @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Display.Pan "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Display Display - Pan This option is used move the display horizontally or vertically. The objects themselves will not be moved in relation to the grid, nor will they be moved in relation to each other. The only part affected will be the actaul display of the objects and not the actual coordinates of the objects. To move the display, click on any of the views in the Modeler. Then move the mouse in the direction that you wish to slide the display. The display can be moved at any time by pressing the ALT key and then dragging the display. @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Pan @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Display.Measure "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Display Display - Measure @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Display.In "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Display Display - In This option is used to zoom into the display area for each of the windows in the Modeler. The display area will become magnified, but the objects themselves will not change in size. All display windows will be scaled equally. The display will zoom into the center of the display. @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.Z }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Zoom @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Display.Out "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Display Display - Out This option is used to zoom out of the display area for each of the windows in the Modeler. The display area will become smaller, but the objects themselves will not change in size. All display windows will be scaled equally. The display will zoom out of the center of the display. @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.Z }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Zoom @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Display.Fit_All "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Display Display - Fit All This option will scale the display in the window such that all objects are displayed in all three windows in whole. No portions of the objects will be hidden from view. This option works best when all three views are of equal size. Otherwise, the display will be scaled based upon the smallest dimensions of each axis. @{" " link Display.Fit_Select } Display - Fit Select @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Display.Fit_Select "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Display Display - Fit Select This option will scale the display in the window such that all currently selected objects will be displayed in all three windows. No portions of the selected objects will be hidden from view. If the views are of different sizes, the display will be scaled to fit the smallest dimensions of each axis. @{" " link Display.Fit_All } Display - Fit All @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Display.Options "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Display Display - Options ORIENTATION Specifies how the planar views and preview window will appear on the Modeler screen. PREVIEW Specifies how the preview window will display objects in the current layer. VISIBILITY Specifies which types of parts are to be visible in the Modeler. UNIT SYSTEM Specifies which measurement units are to be used in calculating sizes and distances in the Modeler. GRID UNITS Specifies the size of the grid drawn onto the background of the Modeler planar views. GRID SNAP Specifies how points are to be incremented or scaled to the background grid in the Modeler. @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.G}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Grid @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.G}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Grid Snap @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.L}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Layer @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Planar View @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Preview Window @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.U}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Units of Measure @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Display.BG_Image "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Display Display - BG Image @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.B}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Background @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.I}@{FG HIGHLIGHT} Image @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Display.Stats "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Display Display - Stats @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Display.Info "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @toc Modeler.Display Display - Info @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ @node Display.Sel_Conn "Lightwave 3D - Modeler" @next Display.Sel_Conn @toc Modeler.Display Display - Sel Conn This option will select the points or polygons which are connected to the currently selected points or polygons. @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Point @{FG TEXT} @{" " link AORM.Glossary/Glossary.P }@{FG HIGHLIGHT } Polygon @{FG TEXT} @endnode +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+