To create a node, do as follows:

Create a node (Method 1):

1. Click Tab and enter the type of your node.

   You can enter the keyword for the node that you want to create. As you enter a keyword, the Node Editor updates in real time and only nodes with names that match what you entered are displayed.

   

TipClick Tab to select the first node in the list of available nodes. In the example above, clicking Tab selects phong. Click Tab once again to create the phong node.

TipIf there is only one node that matches what you have entered, then clicking Tab automatically creates the node. In this example, a polySphere node is created automatically when you click Tab.

Create a note (Method 2):

1. any empty area in the Node Editor to access the work area marking menu and select Create Node.

   Alternatively, you can select Window > Create Node to open the Create Node window.

2. Middle-drag a node into the Node Editor, and drop it in the desired location. Alternatively, you can click the node that you want and it will appear in the Node Editor.

Create a node (Method 3):

1. Select Window > Rendering Editors > Hypershade to open the Hypershade.

2. From the Create bar in the Hypershade, middle-drag a node into the Node Editor, and drop it in the desired location. Alternatively, you can click the node that you want and it will appear in the Node Editor.