Creates a new MASH network from the selected object(s) along with a Waiter and Distribute node. Automatically adds additional nodes depending on the current Geometry Type.
Accessible via in the Animation and FX menu sets, or via the MASH shelf.
Create MASH Network Options
- In View Messages
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Allows MASH to display helpful tips and instructions directly in the workspace, much like standard Maya In-View Messages.
- Hide Original Object
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Hides any objects that are initially instanced by the MASH network.
- Geometry Type
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Determines whether MASH creates instances of the input geometry or actual polygon meshes (also known as repros). Instances tend to solve faster but repros are more versatile.
In the former case, a Distribute node and Instancer node are automatically created. In the latter, a Time, Color, and Repro node are created.
- Presets location
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Specifies the location of MASH creation presets, including Network Name, Name on Creation, and Distribution Type.
- Network Name
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Specifies the default name applied to new MASH networks.
- Name on Creation
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Enabling this causes Maya to prompt the user for a name each time a MASH network is created.
- Distribution Type
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Specifies the default distribution applied to new MASH networks.