| Curve Deform Operator | Constraint
Distorts an object or cluster by mapping its local Y axis onto a curve.
To apply: See Curve and Surface Deformations [Data Exchange].
To redisplay: Select the object then choose and click the tab.
Curve Deform Operator
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Toggles the deformation on and off without affecting the values of other parameters.
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The local axis of the object which is deformed by the curve.
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Scaling
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The scaling factor of the deformation along the direction of the curve.
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The scaling factor of the deformation in the direction of the curve's normal (perpendicular to the tangent of the curve).
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The scaling factor of the deformation in the direction of the curve's binormal (perpendicular to both the tangent and the
normal).
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Roll
The rotation of the object or cluster around the curve in degrees. If a deformed cluster appears twisted, try adjusting this
value.
Translation
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The translation offset of the object or cluster along the length of the curve in Softimage units.
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The translation offset of the object or cluster in the direction of the curve's normal (perpendicular to the tangent of the
curve).
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The translation offset of the object or cluster in the direction of the curve's binormal (perpendicular to both the tangent
and the normal).
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Constraint
These options are useful if either the deformed object or the deforming curve were moved from the global scene center before
the deformation was applied.
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Select this option if the deformed object was moved from the global center before the deformation was applied.
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Select this option if the deforming curve was moved from the global center before the deformation was applied.
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