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Synopsis

snapshotBeadCtx [-inTangent] [-outTangent]

snapshotBeadCtx is undoable, queryable, and editable.

Creates a context for manipulating in and/or out tangent beads on the motion trail

Return value

string(name of the new context)

In query mode, return type is based on queried flag.

Flags

inTangent, outTangent
Long name (short name) Argument types Properties
-inTangent(-i) queryedit
Indicates that we will be showing beads for the in tangent when entering the context
-outTangent(-o) queryedit
Indicates that we will be showing beads for the out tangent when entering the context
Flag can appear in Create mode of command Flag can appear in Edit mode of command
Flag can appear in Query mode of command Flag can be used more than once in a command.

MEL examples

// Create a snapshotBeadCtx that will show in tangents
string $ctx = `snapshotBeadCtx -inTangent`;
setToolTo $ctx;

// Create a snapshotBeadCtx that will show out tangents
string $ctx = `snapshotBeadCtx -outTangent`;
setToolTo $ctx;