ChangeInfo

The Info->ChangeInfo command allows you to create a modified version of a model by editing information you usually access from the Info->Selection menu command (polygon mesh, patch, NURBS, and model names) of a selected model. This effect allows you to easily change the resolution of a complex model (such as a human body made of several surfaces). You can then use the different versions of your model (low, mid, high resolution) in conjunction with the Get->Substitution command.

Tip:

With ChangeInfo, you can quickly rename a complete hierarchy by adding a prefix to each node. For example, if you have a complex human model hierarchy, you can add the prefix "RightArm" to the existing node name of each node on the right side of the body. This makes it easy to recognize and select the model using the Schematic window.

Procedure

1. Choose the Info->ChangeInfo command. The ChangeInfo dialogue box is displayed.
2. Set the parameters as desired.
3. Click Ok to confirm the settings and exit the dialogue box.
4. Pick the model for which you want to create a modified version.

A new model is created according to the parameters set.

Parameters

If Mesh

Select this option if the model you want to modify is a polygon mesh.

• All Faceted facets all polygon mesh objects in the selected model.
• Automatic Discontinuity sets a new angle value for all polygon mesh objects in the selected model.

Note:
Refer to the Info->Selection command (Polygon Info) for more information about setting Auto Discontinuity values.

If Patch

Select this option if the model you want to modify is a patch.

• Add modifies the New U and New V curve and step values by adding the values in the text box to the current values of each patch in the model.
• Set modifies the New U and the New V curve and step values by setting each patch in the model to the values in the text boxes.
• New U: the new U curve or step value to set or add.
• New V: the new V curve or step value to set or add.

If NURBS

Select this option if the model you want to modify is a NURBS surface object.

• Add modifies the New U and New V curve and step values by adding the values in the text box to the current values of each NURBS surface in the model.
• Set modifies the New U and the New V curve and step values by setting each NURBS surface in the model to the values in the text boxes.
• New U: the new U curve or step value to set or add.
• New V: the new V curve or step value to set or add.

Modify Name

Enter a new name for every model found.

• Add adds the new name in front of the current name.
• Substitute replaces the current name with the new name specified.

Last updated 02-apr-1998