Show inputs and outputs (dependency graph)
 
 
 

To show connections between nodes

  1. Open the Hypergraph ( Window > Hypergraph: Connections).
  2. Select one of the following menu items in the Hypergraph:
    • Select Graph > Input and Output Connections to show both the input chains leading up to nodes, and the output chains leading from nodes.
    • Select Graph > Input Connections to show the input chains leading up to nodes.
    • Select Graph > Output Connections to show the output chains leading from nodes.

To show connections for only certain types of nodes

  1. Select a node of the type, or multiple nodes of different types you want to show.
  2. In the Hypergraph, select Show > Show Selected Type(s).
  3. To show all nodes again, select Show > Show All.

To show connections for a node or nodes in the Outliner or Hypershade window

  1. Set up the Hypergraph to show connections.
  2. Drag the node from the Outliner or Hypershade window into the Hypergraph.

Show or hide extra connections

You can show color-coded lines between nodes representing expression, constraint, and deformer connections in the Hypergraph.

Select the following menu items in the Hypergraph to show or hide different types of connections:

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