ApplyICETemplate

Introduced

v7.0

Description

Applies an ICE template on an object. An ICE template is an ICETree defined by an ICE compound that has an execute output port, and which is exploded upon connection. This compound can also have picking strings assigned to some of its input ports. In that case, a pick session is started to select scene elements to be connected to their ports. ICE trees and templates can be applied on a single object or in branch.

Scripting Syntax

oReturn = ApplyICETemplate( File, [Target], [Inputs], [ConnectType] );

Return Value

ICETree

Parameters

Parameter Type Description

File String ICECompoundNode

Target String Specifies the primary object to which the ICE tree is applied.
Default Value: Current selection

Inputs String Specifies the input objects connected to the ICE tree. This can be a list of comma-separated names.
Default Value: A picking session is launched for each port that has a picking string defined.

ConnectType siBranchFlag Specifies the type of connection.
Default Value: siUnspecified

Parameter	Type	Description
File	String	ICECompoundNode
Target	String	Specifies the primary object to which the ICE tree is applied. Default Value: Current selection
Inputs	String	Specifies the input objects connected to the ICE tree. This can be a list of comma-separated names. Default Value: A picking session is launched for each port that has a picking string defined.
ConnectType	siBranchFlag	Specifies the type of connection. Default Value: siUnspecified