Connect nodes by dragging connection lines

Method 1

To connect attributes using connection lines

1. In the Node Editor, click on the icon on the top right hand corner of each node to expand it to its full mode.
2. Middle-mouse or left-mouse drag to create connection lines between your output and input attributes.

   If you mouse over a compound attribute, the Node Editor automatically expands to expose its children to which you can make a connection.

   As you mouse over the available inputs, all inputs that can receive the connection are highlighted. This indicates that it is possible to make a connection with this input.

   All inputs that cannot receive a connection are greyed out. This indicates that a connection is not possible.

   In addition, it also snaps to the ports to which you can make a connection. This allows you to easily identify the attributes that you can connect to.

Method 2

To connect attributes without expanding the nodes

1. Click the output master port of the node to display the menu of available output attributes. A list of common output attributes is displayed; or, select Other to display the Connection Editor, Output Selection window. From this window, you can select the output of your choice.
2. Drag the connection line to the input master port of the node receiving the input connection. A list of common input attributes is displayed; or, select Other to display the Input Selection window. From this window, you can select the input of your choice.
   NoteThe Input Selection window only lets you select an attribute that is compatible with the previously selected output attribute.

Related topics

For more information regarding the different views of the nodes, see Node view modes.

For more information regarding the connection lines in the Node Editor, and what each color represents, see Connection colors in the Node Editor.