To create a flare deformer

1. Select the object(s) you want to deform.
2. Select Create Deformers > Nonlinear > Flare > .

   The Create Flare Deformer Options window appears.

3. Click the Basic and Advanced tabs and set the creation options.

   See Create Deformers > Nonlinear > Flare and Advanced deformer options.

4. (Optional) As you set the creation options, you can also do the following:
   • Select Edit > Save Settings to save the creation options without creating a flare deformer and keep the options window open.
   • Select Edit > Reset Settings to reset the options to their default and keep the options window open.
5. Do one of the following:
   • Click Create to create a flare deformer. The options window closes.
   • Click Apply to create a flare deformer and keep the options window open.
   • Click Close to close the window.

To create flare deformation effects

1. Manipulate the flare deformer handle.
2. Edit flare deformer channels and attributes.

   For more information on creating and editing deformation effects, see Edit flare nonlinear deformers.