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Node Badges and Labels
Nodes appear with various labels and badges to help you identify what each node is
contributing to the overall grade. How long a label and how many badges appear depends on
the size of each node, as set by the Node Editor’s Zoom slider.
Nodes showing the kinds of labeling and badges that are available
for identifying what operations each node is performing
 Node number: Nodes are numbered in the order in which they appear in the node
graph, making it possible for you to select specific nodes by number via the DaVinci
control panel.
 Adjustment badges: As you apply various operations within a node, small badges
appear underneath the thumbnail that indicate which palettes have been used to
adjust that node. How many badges are visible depends on how far in or out you’re
zoomed into the Node Editor, and whether or not there are Color Space or HDR labels
already taking some of this room. At larger node sizes, more badges can appear
within the width of the node. Each palette in the Color page has a unique badge.
If you apply more operations than a node has area to display, a single “downward
arrow” badge appears.
 Animation badge: Nodes with animated parameters display a keyframe badge.
Labeling Nodes
Nodes can be labeled to identify a particular node’s function in your grade. This can make it
easier to revise a grade months later. Node labels are also saved when you save a still, so
labels can also make it easier to decipher a saved grade down the road. At each node’s default
size in the Node Editor, nodes can appear with up to 12 characters of text, although larger
nodes can accommodate more text.
To label a node:
1 Right-click a node and choose Change Label.
2 Type the label text you want and press Return.
The label you entered appears above the node in the Node Editor.
To edit a node’s label:
Once a node has a label, you can change the label at any time by double-clicking it.
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