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Get started with sample graphs

There is a variety of sample graphs that you can use as a starting point for your own effects, or study to learn more about Bifrost.

To load a sample graph in Maya, choose Windows > Bifrost Browser.

Bifrost Browser

  1. Select a category on the left.
  2. Click to select a graph, or double-click to import it. You can click the information icon i to see a description of the sample under the pointer.
  3. If there is an associated scene file, you can click here to open it. Scenes may contain lights, input geometry, and animation, among other things, that are not included with the graph.
  4. Click to import the graph into the current scene. The Bifrost Graph Editor opens.
Note:

If you do not see the proper result of the graph in your scene, make sure that Playback speed is set to Play every frame in Maya's Time Slider preferences.

You can see information about the graph in the Info panel, when no node is selected at the top level of the graph.

Info tab for a sample graph

You can publish your own graphs and share them with others. Your published graphs also appear in the Bifrost Browser. See Publish effects as graphs.

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