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The nonLinear deformer node is used to deform components according to an arbitrary deformer function. The deformation function and its required parameters reside on a deformFunc node that should be connected to the nonLinear through the deformerData attribute. Examples of deformFunc nodes are deformBend, deformSine, deformSquash, deformWave, etc.

Node name Parents MFn type Compatible function sets
nonLinear geometryFilter kNonLinear kBase
kNamedObject
kDependencyNode
kGeometryFilt
kNonLinear

Related nodes

lattice, cluster, jointCluster, blendShape, skinCluster, boneLattice, wrap, wire, ffd, jointFfd, sculpt, jointLattice, flexorShape, deformFunc, deformSquash, deformTwist, deformBend, deformWave, deformFlare, deformSine, baseLattice, clusterHandle

Attributes (2)

deformerData, matrix

Long name (short name) Type Default Flags
deformerData (dd) doubleArray empty inputconnectable
Array containing parameter values for the connected deformation function node. These values should be provided by the source end of the connection.
matrix (ma) matrix identity outputinputconnectablestorable
The transformation matrix which defines the point about which the deformation takes place