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Gizmo—
At this sub-object level, you can transform
and animate the gizmo like any other object,
alteringtheeffectoftheSqueezemodifier.
Translati ng the gizm o t ranslates its c enter an equal
distance. Rotating and scaling the gizmo ta kes
place with respect to its center.
Center—At this sub-object level, you can translate
and animate the center , altering the Squeeze
gizm o’s shape, and thus the shape of the squeezed
object.
For more information on the stack display, see
Modifier Stack (page 3–802) .
Parameters rollout
Axial Bulge group
These controls let you apply a bulge effect along
the Squeeze gizmo’s local Z axis, which is aligned
by default with the object’s local Z axis.
Amount—Controls the magnitude of the bulging
effect. Higher values effectively elongate the object
and cause the ends to curve outward.
Curve—Sets the degree of cu rvature on the bulging
ends. You can use this to control whether the bulge
is smooth or pointy.
Radial Squeeze group
These cont rols let you apply a squeeze effect
around the Squeeze gizmo’s local Z axis, which is
aligned by default with the object’s local Z axis.
Amount—Controls the magnitude of the squeezing
action. Values larger than zero tend to constrict
the "waist" of the object, and values less t han zero
tend to bulge the waistline out, as if the object had
been stepped on.
Curve—Sets the deg ree of curvature into the
squeeze. L ow va lues cause a sharp squeezing
effect, while hig h values create a gradual, less
pronounced squeeze.
Limits group
These controls let you limit the squeeze effect’s
extents along the local Z axis.
Limit Ef fect—Limits the extent of the squeeze effect
as defined by the Lower a nd Upper Limit settings.
Lower Limit—Setsthelimitinthepositivedirection
along the Z axis.
Upper Limit—Sets the limit in the negative
direction along the Z axis.
Effect Balance group
Bias—Changes the relative amounts of bulge and
squeeze while retaining a constant object volume.
Volume—Increases or decreases the effects of both
Squeeze and Bulge in parallel.