Create or edit a script node

A script node is a node that is saved with the scene and runs when a configurable event occurs. You can find existing script nodes in the Outliner by disabling Display DAG objects only, or in the Expression Editor (Windows > Animation Editors > Expression Editor) when filtering By Script node Name.

To create a script node

1. Open the Expression Editor (Windows > Animation Editors > Expression Editor).
2. In the Expression Editor, select Select Filter > By Script Node Name.

   Any existing Script Nodes are displayed in the Script Nodes list.

3. Enter a name for the node in the Script Node Name box.
4. Type the script in the Script box.

   Click Test Script to try out the script. The results appear in the Script Editor.

5. Click Create.
6. Choose what event triggers the node. Use the chart under “Events” below for how to set the Execute On and Script options.
7. Click Edit.
8. If you want to create another script node, first click New Script Node to clear the form.

To edit a script node

1. Open the Expression Editor (Windows > Animation Editors > Expression Editor).
2. In the Expression Editor, select Select Filter > By Script Node Name.
3. Click the script node you want to edit in the Script Nodes list.
4. Edit the script in the Script box.

   If you need to undo your changes, click Reload.

To delete a script node

1. Open the Expression Editor (Windows > Animation Editors > Expression Editor).
2. In the Expression Editor, select Select Filter > By Script Node Name.
3. Click the script node you want to edit in the Script Nodes list.
4. Click Delete.