Node View Organization

T-H16NEW-002-004

In this topic, you will learn about the improvements made to the node view and different ways to simplify the organization of your nodes and groups.

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  • Kim Bussiahn
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  • MO-H16NEW-002\T-H16NEW-002-004-PRM\NodeView

How to nudge nodes using the keyboard

  1. In the Node view, select the node or nodes you want to move.

    TIPS

    • You can draw a rectangle around a cluster of nodes to select to select all of them simultaneously.

    • You can hold the Ctrl key and click on each node you want to select to add them to the selection.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • To nudge the selected node(s) up, press the Up Arrowkey.
    • To nudge the selected node(s) right, press the Right Arrowkey.
    • To nudge the selected node(s) down, press the Down Arrow key.
    • To nudge the selected node(s) left, press the Left Arrow key.
    TIPBy holding the Shift key, you can nudge nodes by larger distances.

How to add a Composite node and instantly connect several nodes to it

  1. Select all the nodes to which you want the Composite to be connected.

  2. Do one of the following:

    • Right-click in the Node View and select Insert > Combine > Composite.
    • In the top-left corner of the Node View, open the View Menu and select Insert > Composite.
    • Press Ctrl + H.

    A Composite node is created and is instantly connected to all the selected nodes.

  3. Connect the bottom port of the Composite to another Composite, an effect, or a Display node.

How to instantly connect several nodes to an existing Composite node

  1. Select all the nodes to which you want the Composite to be connected.

  2. While holding the Alt key, click on the Composite node.

    The selected nodes are instantly all connected to the Composite.

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