Difference between revisions of "Sphere"
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'''Show b-box in preview:''' If this is checked the bounding box of the sphere will be displayed in 3D Previews. | '''Show b-box in preview:''' If this is checked the bounding box of the sphere will be displayed in 3D Previews. | ||
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| − | '''Visible to camera:''' If this is unchecked the | + | '''Visible to camera:''' If this is unchecked the sphere will not be visible to cameras. In other words it will not show up in renders. |
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'''Visible to other rays:''' TBC | '''Visible to other rays:''' TBC | ||
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| − | '''Cast shadows:''' If this is checked the | + | '''Cast shadows:''' If this is checked the sphere will cast shadows. |
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Revision as of 09:45, 28 March 2012
Node Description and Purpose:
The Sphere node creates a sphere object.
Node Type: Object
Settings:
- Show b-box in preview: If this is checked the bounding box of the sphere will be displayed in 3D Previews.
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Visible to camera: If this is unchecked the sphere will not be visible to cameras. In other words it will not show up in renders.
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Visible to other rays: TBC
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Cast shadows: If this is checked the sphere will cast shadows.
Transform Tab
- Center: This sets the position of the centre of the sphere.
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Radius: This sets the radius of the sphere.
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Import chan file: Clicking this button allows you to import a .chan file to animate the sphere.
Additional tabs for Sphere[edit]
The bounding box is a box which surrounds (or bounds) an object or shader. This box shows the maximum extents of the item inside it. Sometimes abbreviated as "b-box".
