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    Work with Guide and Linear Wire modifiers

    Topics in this section
    • Create hair guides using a Guide modifier
    • Shape hairs using a Guide modifier
    • Create interactive groom hairs, guides, and wires from existing curves
    • Control multiple descriptions using a Guide or Linear Wire modifier
    • Animate hairs by keyframing a Guide modifier
    • Simulate hair using a Linear Wire modifier
    Parent topic: XGen Interactive Grooming

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