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View and change input and output history relationships between nodes

View and change input and output history relationships between nodes

Connect input and output attributes

 

User Guide > General > Basics > Nodes and attributes > View and change input and output history relationships between nodes > 

Show inputs and outputs (dependency graph)

To show connections between nodes

1. Open the Hypergraph ( Window > Hypergraph: Connections).
2. Select one of the following menu items in the Hypergraph:
   • Select Graph > Input and Output Connections to show both the input chains leading up to nodes, and the output chains leading from nodes.
   • Select Graph > Input Connections to show the input chains leading up to nodes.
   • Select Graph > Output Connections to show the output chains leading from nodes.

To show connections for only certain types of nodes

1. Select a node of the type, or multiple nodes of different types you want to show.
2. In the Hypergraph, select Show > Show Selected Type(s).
3. To show all nodes again, select Show > Show All.

To show connections for a node or nodes in the Outliner or Hypershade window

1. Set up the Hypergraph to show connections.
2. Drag the node from the Outliner or Hypershade window into the Hypergraph.