Helpers
 
 
 
Command entry: Create panel (Helpers)
Command entry:Create menu Helpers

Helper objects play a supporting role, like stagehands or construction assistants.

Several categories of helpers are available from the drop-down list on the Create panel:

Standard helpers

Atmospheric Apparatuses

Camera match

Assembly Head Helper Object

Manipulator Helper Objects

Particle Flow helpers

VRML97 Helper Objects

Other helper objects might be available, depending on your configuration.

  • Select And Manipulate

    The Select And Manipulate tool lets you edit the parameters of certain objects, modifiers, and controllers by dragging "manipulators" in viewports.

  • Standard Helper Objects

    Helper objects play a supporting role, like stage hands or construction assistants.

  • Manipulator Helper Objects

    Manipulator helpers are objects you can create to manipulate other objects. They let you add customized controls to your scene that provide visual feedback in viewports. To control other objects, manipulators use the parameter wiring feature.