User Manual

Inspector Controls Explained
Although a few nodes use fully customized interface elements that are unique to only that node,
the vast majority of nodes use a mix of sliders, angle wheels, and checkboxes. This section
explains how to use these controls.
Fusion Slider Controls
Slider Controls are used to select a single value from a range of values. You change the value
by dragging the slider or entering a value into the edit box. This is fairly standard behavior for
sliders. However, there is additional functionality that can increase your productivity when
making changes with sliders.
Clicking on the gutter to the left or right of the handle will increase or decrease the value.
Holding Command while clicking on the gutter will adjust the values in smaller increments.
Holding Shift while clicking will adjust the value in larger increments.
Hold Command while clicking in the gutter to move
in smaller increments.
Once you click directly on a slider handle, you can make changes to its value using the Left and
Right Arrow keys. The Command and Shift keys can again be used to modify the value in larger
or smaller increments.
While slider controls use a minimum and maximum value range, entering a value in the edit box
outside that range will often expand the range of the slider to accommodate the new value. For
example, it is possible to enter 500 in a Blur Size control, even though the Blur Size sliders
default maximum value is 100. The slider will automatically adjust its maximum displayed value
to allow entry of these larger values.
If the slider has been altered from its default value, a small circular indicator will appear below
the gutter. Clicking on this circle will reset the slider to its default.
Thumbwheel
A Thumbwheel control is identical to a slider except it does not have a maximum or minimum
value. To make an adjustment, you drag the center portion left or right or enter a value directly
into the edit box. Thumbwheel controls are typically used on angle parameters, although they
do have other uses as well.
Thumbwheel controls for X,Y, and Z rotation with
arrows on either end for fine-tuning adjustments.
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