User`s guide

Applying Additional Shapes
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Pivot Tab
Fractal Noise See Creating Fractal Noise on page 118.
Veined Marble See Creating Veined Marble on page 119.
Cloth See Creating Veined Marble on page 119.
Weave See Creating Weave on page 121.
Granite See Creating Granite on page 123.
Reptilian See Creating a Reptilian Pattern on page 124.
Parameter Description
Position X, Position Y,
Position Z
Reflects the coordinates of the 3D object. These
controls are identical to the Position X, Position Y,
and Position Z parameters in the Position tab.
Adjust the Position settings in the Position tab or the
Pivot tab and the other tab updates to reflect the
changes.
See “Controlling the Location of the Shape” on
page 308 for more information.
Pivot X, Pivot Y, Pivot Z Determines the coordinates of a point around which
an object revolves when you tumble, spin, or rotate
it. Set the parameters in the Position tab. See the
previous section for details.
These controls rotate the object around its center.
To set an external pivot point:
t Click the Lock icon to unlock the appropriate
Position and Pivot parameters.
Then adjust the Pivot parameter.
Parameter Description
Rotate=25,
Pivot is locked
Rotate=25, Pivot X=190,
Pivot Y=125