Spline_IK_Control - superclass: modifier; super-superclass:MAXWrapper - classID: #(99892132, 1442747141)
The Spline_IK_Control modifier provides a way for controlling spline knots using Point helpers. It is used mainly in conjunction with the Spline IK Solver.
Constructor
Spline_IK_Control...
Properties
<Spline_IK_Control>.box Boolean default: true -- animatable; boolean
Controls the display of Box Helpers.
<Spline_IK_Control>.helper_size Float default: 20.0 -- animatable; float
Gets/sets the size of the Helpers.
<Spline_IK_Control>.constantscreensize Boolean default: false -- animatable; boolean; Const_Screen_Size
Controls the constant screen size display of Helpers.
<Spline_IK_Control>.drawontopBoolean default: true -- animatable; boolean; Draw_On_Top
Controls the drawing of Helpers on top of the scene.
<Spline_IK_Control>.helper_axistripodBoolean default: false -- animatable; boolean; Axis_Tripod
Controls the display of the Helpers’ Axis Tripod.
<Spline_IK_Control>.helper_centermarker Boolean default: false -- animatable; boolean; Center_Marker
Controls the display of Helpers’ Center Markers .
<Spline_IK_Control>.helper_cross Boolean default: false -- animatable; boolean; Cross
Controls the display of the Helpers’ Crosses.
<Spline_IK_Control>.helper_list ArrayParameter default: #() -- node array; ; SubAnim
Gets/sets the list of Helpers used by the modifier to control the spline’s knots.
<Spline_IK_Control>.linkTypes Integer default: 0 -- integer; Link_Types
Gets/sets the linking mode:
0 - Link All In Hierarchy
1 - Link All to Root
2 - No Linking
Spline_IK_Control interfaces:
Interface: modifiers
Methods:
<integer>getHelperCount()
Returns the number of helpers in the Spline_IK_Control Modifier.
<integer>getKnotCount()
Returns the number of knots in the control Spline.
<boolean>linkToRoot()
Sets the "Link All To Root" mode in the Modifier. Returns true on success.
<boolean>linkInHierarchy()
Sets the "Link All In Hierarchy" mode in the Modifier. Returns true on success.
<boolean>noLinking()
Sets the "No Linking" mode in the Modifier. Returns true on success.
<boolean>createHelper <integer>knotCount
Creates helpers for the specified number of knots. Returns true on success.