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ContentsWhat’s New in Alias 2010General improvementsNew look to the Alias interfaceNew Shader libraryEnhancements to BookmarksToggle between proportional and non-proportional view scalingManipulators and locators visible through shaded objectsWireframe, controls and other elements visible through shaded objects (Xray feature)New Full Screen display optionNew ViewCube tool and NavBarGeneral Preferences options movedDraw precision quality improvementCIP EnhancementsVisualizationNew Apply Shaders toolNew Diagnostic Shading presetsPaintingProject Sketch enhancementsModelingColor deviation map in Mesh Reduce and Mesh SmoothMesh collar enhancementsAlign enhancementsSurface fillet enhancementsNon proportional ExtendTrim Convert EnhancementUndo curve-on-surfaceSymmetrical ModelingBezier option in Tube SurfaceEvaluationSpecifying construction options from Check ModelDynamic Section enhancementsData TransferNew DWF export (Windows only)Creating valid output for Rapid PrototypingOption to import bookmarksPolysets imported as meshesWhat’s Where...New toolsRenamed toolsObsolete toolsRe-instated toolsLearning AliasHow to use this bookAbout the Learning Alias TutorialsFor More InformationGraphic ConventionsTermsGetting help on AliasFinding help on Alias featuresFinding Alias training resourcesFinding support for AliasWorking with AliasInterface BasicsIntroductionInstalling the tutorial courseware filesStarting AliasOverview of the Alias InterfaceUsing HelpArranging WindowsUsing ToolsTool BasicsUsing a Snap ModePicking and Unpicking ObjectsShortcuts to ToolsCreating Custom ShelvesUsing and Customizing Marking MenusUsing hotkeysChanging Your View of the ModelTracking, Dollying, and Tumbling the Camera’s ViewChanging the Point of InterestUsing the Viewing PanelUnderstanding the Object ListerTypes of NodesThe Object Lister windowConclusionIntroduction to 3DBeginning a ModelPart 1: Creating 3D objectsSaving your workPart 2: Building the lampstandPart 3: Organizing the modelPart 4: Building the lampshadePart 5: Assembling the desk lampPart 6: Posing the Lamp ModelConclusionQuizOn your ownQuiz AnswersModeling a JoystickIntroductionPart 1: Creating the Joystick HandlePart 2: Creating the Joystick BasePart 3: Creating the Flexible SleevePart 4: Creating the connecting cablePart 5: Assigning objects to layersPart 6: Directly modifying surfacesPart 7: Creating the buttonPart 8: Visualizing the ModelConclusionQuizOn Your OwnQuiz AnswersModeling a Vacuum CleanerModeling WorkflowPart 1: Creating Primary SurfacesPart 2: Intersecting and TrimmingPart 3: Surface FilletPart 4: Creating the HandlePart 5: Air VentsPart 6: Power ButtonPart 7: Dust Bag and Cable ConnectorPart 8: Completing the ModelConclusionQuizOn Your OwnQuiz AnswersModeling an MP3 PlayerIntroductionPart 1: Creating the Casing CurvesPart 2: Creating the Side SurfacesPart 3: Completing the CasingPart 4: Creating the Screen RecessPart 5: Center Navigation KeyPart 6: Control ButtonPart 7: Completing the ModelConclusionQuizOn Your OwnQuiz AnswersModeling a Sports Shower Gel BottleNew ConceptsPart 1: Creating Primary SurfacesPart 2: Creating the Finger GripPart 3: Label SurfacePart 4: Adding Blend DetailsPart 5: Embossed Logo DetailsPart 6: Completing the ModelConclusionQuizOn Your OwnQuiz AnswersAn introduction to RenderingOverviewVisualizing a PDAConclusionQuizOn Your OwnQuiz AnswersShaders and LightsIntroductionPart 1: Creating ShadersPart 2: Adding a LabelPart 3: Lighting the ScenePart 4: Creating an ImageConclusionQuizOn Your OwnQuiz AnswersMore renderingPart 1: Editing the Render Globals parametersPart 2: Creating a background environmentPart 3: Creating a 3D solid texturePart 4: Creating a 2D bump texturePart 5: RaytracingConclusionQuizOn your ownQuiz AnswersLearning Technical SurfacingIntroduction to the TutorialSome Common Modeling Basics Quality Defines the ModelHow Different Types of Input Affect the ModelLoading and Organizing Data Interface ArrangementTraditional Surface ModelingCreating and Fitting CurvesCreating blends between the main curvesAn explanation of Continuity typesFitting Curves to X-scansFitting Curves to Z-scansSurface CreationIntroduction to Patch LayoutsThe Importance of Helper SurfacesUnderstanding and Refining the Theoretical ModelSummaryConstructing the Main SurfacesExtending the Theoretical LineConstructing the Side SurfaceConstructing the Top SurfaceSummaryTransition SurfacesConstructing Simple TransitionsConstructing a Transition Surface at the Rear of the ModelConstructing Ball CornersFinishing the ModelAdvanced Surface ModelingHandling Blend CurvesCrucial Blend Curve ToolsInformation Provided by Blend CurvesBlend Curves as Transition CurvesBlend Curve Constraint to a Surface EdgeBlend Curve Constraint to an ISO parameterBlend Curve Constraint to a Curve-On-SurfaceBlend Curve Constraint to a CurveThe Align ToolSurface Fillet ToolMaster the Geometry ElementsMaster Surface EvaluationGlossaryAlias ConceptsBackgroundPointsHistory of splinesMathematical representations of curvesNURBSCurvesCVs, hulls, and edit pointsMoving edit points vs. moving CVsMulti-knots and CV multiplicityRational vs. non-rational geometryConstructing quality curvesBlend curvesKeypoint curvesSurfacesIsoparametric curvesPatchesWhat NURBS surfaces can’t doCurves-on-surfaceTrimmingShellsObject propertiesDegreeParameters and parameterizationNormals and surface orientationPivot pointsConstruction historyModeling conceptsAbsolute and relative addressingMomentary and continuous buttonsCurvatureLaying out curves and surfacesContinuityCreating and measuring curvature continuityNew method of curvature continuity evaluationThe construction planeDynamic shape modelingMeshesWhat is a mesh?Operations allowed on meshesRenderingThe rendering workflowShadersShading modelsTexturesRendering methodsAnimationAnimation in AliasParametersGetting helpShow the online helpShow help on a tool or menu itemFind the location of a tool or menu item in the interfaceInterface and General TasksUse tools and menusChoose a toolChoose a menu itemSet options for a tool or menu itemOption box versus Control WindowUse marking menusUse the mouse and keyboard in toolsGet feedback from the prompt linePick and unpickUse pick conventionsPick or unpick objectsPick special object typesPick or unpick all objectsPick or unpick control pointsPick or unpick visible objects Open, save, and print filesCreate a fileOpen a fileImport data into the current fileImport reference dataSave a fileSave checkpointsExport picked objectsExport sketch imagesExport images of the screen or windowsUse the Alias file browser (Windows only)Organize files into projectsRecover data after a crashSafely terminate Alias and recover dataFix image plane problemsPrintSet up the printerChoose the scale and layout of the drawingChange the layout of view boxes on the printoutChange the scale of objects in the drawingGive layers individual print attributesChange the look of the grid, locators, and information boxPreview images in RGB or CMYKPrint the current filePrint part of a large model on a single sheet of paperPrint to a non-PostScript/HPGL2 printerPrinting imagesMove around the sceneTumble, track, dolly, and tilt the viewZoom the viewCenter the view on specific objectsChange the point of interestUse the view panelUse the ViewCube tool and NavBarScale a view non-proportionallyMagnify part of a viewChange the yaw and pitch (viewpoint) of the cameraWork with camera objectsView models at a 1:1 scaleManage view windowsChange the view window layoutLoad and save custom view window layoutsSynchronize window viewsResize view windowsMake certain windows stay in front or behind othersVisualize surfacesIncrease the number of descriptive isoparametric curvesShade surfaces with colorShade surfaces as a hidden line drawingShade surfaces with a render preview of their rendered appearanceUse the smooth tumble icon to view shaded surfacesChange the displayShow, hide, or change the gridHide or show specific itemsShow or hide CVs and other object featuresChange the display of the wireframeChange how objects are drawnMake objects visible and invisibleChange the transparency of objectsSimplify the display of objectsCustomize AliasCustomize Alias for maximum efficiencyCustomize shelvesManage shelvesCreate custom toolsCustomize marking menusChange the layout of the palette and shelf windowsCustomize the menusCreate and edit hotkeysCustomize colorsCustomize iconsSet up construction optionsSave and load preferencesCustomize the shelf areas of the Modeling control panelTips and TricksModelingCreate geometryCreate curvesDraw a curve by placing CVs or edit pointsCreate a curve from a library of pre-drawn curves (sweeps)Manage your sweeps libraryDraw a blend curveCreate a curve connecting objectsAdd to an existing curveDraw and edit CAD-like lines and arcsDraw keypoint lines and arcsDraw a keypoint rectangleDraw keypoint lines parallel or at an angle to existing curvesDraw keypoint tangent or perpendicular to existing curvesDraw a keypoint circle or ellipseDraw keypoint arcs in relation to existing curvesEdit keypoint curvesWork with, limit, or delete guidelinesBuild simple surfacesCreate a 3D geometric primitiveCreate a text objectCurves > TextCreate a flat surface inside a curveCreate a surface connecting profile curvesRevolve a curve around an axisSweep a profile curve along a path curveSurfaces > Swept Surfaces > ExtrudePull a surface from a set of curvesPull surfaces from curves of an existing surfaceAdd a beveled edge to a curve or surfaceSurfaces > Planar Surfaces > Bevelsurfacesadding beveled edgebevelscreatingBuild a tube surface from free curvesUse construction aidsSnap to curves, points, or the gridView and edit the construction history of an objectSuspend and resume construction history updatesDelete construction historyUse objects as templatesCreate a reference pointCreate or edit a reference vectorCreate or edit a reference planeWork with the construction planeAutomatically create symmetrical geometryView or change the properties of objects and locatorsUse selection handles to make picking easierBuild primary surfaces that maintain continuitySet up the Rail surface toolSweep generation curves along rail curves (Rail)Create a spiral tube (coil)Create a surface inside four boundary curves or corners (Square)Specify continuity on a Square or Rail surfaceBuild transition (secondary) surfacesCreate a fillet surfaceChoose the type of a fillet surfaceControl the radius along the length of a variable fillet surfaceControl the chordal distance along the length of a variable fillet surfaceManipulate fillet surface cross section and continuityCreate a blend surface by specifying profilesCreate rolled edge surfacesTroubleshooting trimmed surfacesBuild corner (tertiary) surfacesCreate rounded edges and cornersCreate ball corner surfacesCreate and edit curve networksUnderstand curve networksWork with curve networksCreate a curve networkAdd or subtract curves in a curve networkChange the continuity along network curvesEdit network curves while maintaining intersectionsUnderstand sculpt curvesLock curve network edgesAdd or remove a sculpt curve in a curve networkChange the influence of sculpt curvesAnalyze problems with a curve networkOrganize objectsRename an objectOrganize objects on layersChange the wireframe color of a layerOperate on all the objects in a layerGroup and ungroup objectsModify geometryMove, scale, rotate, flip or place objectsChange an object’s pivot pointMove itemsScale objects proportionallyScale objects non-proportionallyScale objects around a rotational pivotRotate objectsFlip (reflect) objectsUse local instead of global axesPosition an object based on input points/planesTransform > PlacePosition multiple copies of an object along a curveReshape curves and surfacesReshape a curve or surface using the object editorChange the degree or number of spans of a curve or surface from the Modeling control panelMove CVs in world (XYZ) spaceMove CVs relative to their curve or surfaceMove CVs along an arbitrary vector or planeMove multiple CVs toward or away from a pointTransform one CV and have surrounding CVs follow itTransform controls symmetricallyEdit or reshape a blend curveAttach or detach blend pointsExtend the ends/edges of a curve or surfaceObject Edit > ExtendFlatten a basic curve onto a planeCurve Edit > Curve PlanarizeFlatten a blend curve to a planeFlatten hull lines onto planesIntegrate digitized clay model data with modeled surfacesEdit objectsDelete objectsChange the tangent direction at a blend pointChange the direction type of a blend curve constraintChange the continuity at a blend pointChange the degree or parameterization of a blend curveInsert additional edit points/isoparametric curves into a curve or surfaceObject edit > InsertSlice (section) a group of curvesChange an object’s degree or number of spansSimplify objectsConvert rational to non-rational geometrynon-rationalconverting rational geometry torational geometryconverting to non-rationalconvertingrational to non-rational geometryReverse the direction of a curve or surfaceChange the orientation of surfacesSurface Edit > Orientation > Set Surface OrientationUnify the orientation of a number of surfacesMake an object open or closedAutomatically add spans to a curve with high curvatureCurve Edit > Rebuild CurveConvert a curve to uniform parameterizationConvert surfaces to and from shells (stitch/unstitch)Surface Edit > Stitch > Shell StitchUse boolean operations on shellsCreate copies of objectsDuplicate objectsEdit > Duplicate > ObjectCreate a free curve from existing geometryCreate an offset copyObject Edit > OffsetCreate linked instances of objectsAlign, combine, or split objectsMake curves intersectWorkflows for the new Align toolWorkflows for Align 2008Align curves or surfaces across the symmetry planeMake a curve tangent or curvature continuous with a surfaceMatch the edit point locations of a set of curvesJoin (attach) two curves or surfaces togetherSplit (detach) an object into separate objectsSplit (divide) a surface into trimmed surfaces along curves-on-surfaceSplit a curve into separate curves at its inflection pointsCut or trim surfacesCreate curves-on-surface offset from a curveCreate curves-on-surface where a surface intersects other surfaces or a planeCreate curves-on-surface where a surface intersects multiple planescurves-on-surfacecreating at intersection of surface and planesintersectingsurface with multiple planesSurface Edit > Create CurvesOnSurface > IntersectCreate curves-on-surface by projecting curves onto surfacesTrim a surfaceReverse the sequence of trims performed on a surfaceConvert a trimmed surface into an untrimmed surface with the same shapeTrim a regular surface then convert a four-sided trim region into an untrimmed surfaceUsing Dynamic Shape ModelingSet up a Transformer RigUse Transformer RigsChange Transformer RigsAdd a clamp to surfaces in Transformer RigsUse predefined modifiers with Transformer RigsUse rigid targets with Transformer RigsSet up a Lattice Rig to modify shapesUse a lattice to modify shapesTutorial: using the Lattice Rig to stretch a shower gel bottleTutorial: using the Lattice Rig to modify a vase.Tutorial: using the Transformer Rig tool to change the roof of a carTransformer and Lattice Rig best practicesTroubleshootingEvaluate geometryJudge or evaluate curve or surface qualityShow curve curvatureFind curve problems using the curve curvature plotShow the minimum and maximum curvature on a surfaceCheck the deviation and continuity on surface edgesMeasure the deviation between two objectsMeasure deviations using the Show deviations tool in the Modeling control panelCreate or view cross sectionsEvaluate > Cross SectionDrag dynamic cross sections through surfacesEvaluate > Dynamic SectionCheck continuity between curvesCreate curves on surface from evaluation dataShade surfaces with colorShade a surface with a curvature mapShade a surface with zebra stripesShow iso-angle lines on a surfaceEvaluate > IsoAngleShade a surface with its draft anglesCheck objects for modeling problemsPrepare a model for import into CAD systemsVisualize the deviation between mesh-surface, surface-surface or mesh-meshEvaluate > Deviation MapMake quick measurements on shaded modelsEvaluate > Dynamic MeasurementMeasure the mass properties of a modelAdd annotations or measurementsCreate a labelLocators > AnnotateCreate linear or angular measurementsCreate radial measurementsEdit a label or measurement objectMeasure the length of a curveCreate or edit text comments on an objectWork with meshesCreate, display and save meshesCreate a meshPick meshesAdjust the mesh displayShade a meshSave meshesCreate new geometry from meshesProject curves on meshesProject curves normal to meshesCreate curves at mesh intersectionsCreate degree 1 curves from mesh boundariesCreate theoretical intersection curve along featureReconstruct edges on meshesCreate collar surfaces from meshesOffset meshesDivide and combine meshesCut meshesDivide up meshesMerge meshesClean up and repair meshesSmooth a meshReduce the complexity of meshesFill holes in a meshBridge gaps in a meshMerges vertices in a meshRepair defects in meshesStitch seams between mesh componentsReverse the normals on a mesh or mesh componentPosition meshesAlign a source mesh to a destination meshIntegrate Alias with scanners and CADWork with scan dataPick section dataSort section lines into layersChange the display of section dataObjectDisplay > Draw StyleFit a curve to a section lineFit a surface to scan dataEdit point cloudsProject a curve onto a point cloudBuild a surface on a point cloudWork with CAD packagesUse the tolerances required by a specific CAD packageTips and TricksSketchingIntroductionHow do I?Set up for sketchingSet up my tablet and stylus2D best practicesSet up Alias for sketchingThe Paint windowLearn about sketching hot keysSketch on a Cintiq Get started sketchingCreate a conceptual design sketchAnnotate a model or cloud dataBookmark an annotated modelBookmark workflowsUse canvas planesIntroduction to canvas and image planesCreate a canvas planeImport an image as a new canvasName a canvas planeSelect a canvasChange your view of a canvas planeHide or show a canvas planeSet the background colorSynchronize canvas plane viewsScale a canvas planeCrop, expand, or move a canvas planeConvert an animation image plane to a canvas image plane or vice versaExport a canvas planePrint a canvas planeDelete a canvas planeOrganize a sketch using image layersIntroduction to image layersView the arrangement of image layersCreate an image layerName an image layerImport an image as an image layerSelect an image layerDuplicate an image layerMove, scale, or rotate an image layerFlip an image layer horizontally or verticallyArrange image layersCopy and paste layers into another canvasimage layerscopying into another canvascopyingimage layersHide or show an image layerChange the opacity of an image layerInvert the colors of an image layerMerge image layersExport an image layerClear an image layerDelete an image layerApply and remove paint using brushesIntroduction to brushesPaint and eraseCustomize brushes and paintCustomize brush displaySet brush mode to paint, erase, hide, or showSet brush paint colorSet brush and paint opacitySet marker wetnessSet blur strengthSet sharpness and sharpen strengthSet brush size, shape, and profileSet brush stroke propertiesSnap a brush to a curveSketch using brush symmetrySketch using predictive strokesClone an areaFlood an area with paintHide and show paintCreate a texture brushCreate a shape texture brushCreate a shape from curves using the Paint panelEdit a shape using the Paint panelUse a snapshot as a brush in the Paint panelApply paint using shapesIntroduction to shapesCreate curves for shapesCreate a shapeEdit a shapeDelete a shapeCreate and use multiple Shape tool instancesConvert shapes to paintProtect areas using masksIntroduction to masksCreate a mask by selecting a regionCreate a mask from an image fileCreate a mask by paintingCreate a mask from curvesCreate a mask shape from textInvert a maskCustomize the mask displayDis-associate or associate a mask with an image layerDelete masksUse the automatic shape mask optionUse invisibility mask shapesEdit imagesCut, copy, and paste regions of a sketchBlur paintSharpen paintSmear paintAdjust colors in imagesBalance colorAdjust colorsProtect part of an image from color adjustment changesModify gray scale regions of an imageModify color saturation and value in an imageModify brightness and contrast in an imageReplace ColorRemove a color by making it transparentModify parts of an imageRemove the background from an imageReplace background in an image with a textureResize an object on a canvasDeform and warp imagesDeform an image to correct perspectiveWarp an image with shapesCreate digital tape drawingsCreate rapid concepts using sketching and rolled edge toolsCreate a 3D sketchProject a sketch to quickly add design detailsModify an object with curve warp shapesProject a sketch for fast design label mappingBuilding primary and transition surfaces using the fillet flange and tube flange toolTips and TricksRenderingIntroductionWorkflow for renderingRendering tools and menusRender an image in a 3D sceneUnderstanding rendering texturesSurface textureSolid textureEnvironment textureTexture Placement ObjectsProjection textureLightsCamerasCamera editorTypes of renderersWhat are rendering parameters?Preview renderingScene Description LanguageHow do IUse the Multi-listerOpen the Multi-listerChange the Multi-lister displaySelect an environment, shader, texture, or lightCreate a shader or lightEdit an environment, shader, texture, or lightSave and load an environment, shader, texture, or lightApply shading to surfacesAssign or layer a shaderApply reflection to a shaderMove a shader from or to the shader library on the Visualization control panelAssign a shader to a surface using the Apply Shaders toolAssign a shader to a surface using the Visualization control panelModify attributes of shaders Layer shaders onto a surface Change colorsOpen the Color EditorSelect and edit colorsCustomize the color palettesUse the Control WindowOpen the Control WindowCopy parameter settingsAnimate parametersAdd or edit texturesOpen a texture procedures windowSet the texture placement objectMap a textureUse surface texturesLabel mappingLabel maskingFile maskingChroma key maskingPosition surface texturesApply surface texturesMap a label to a shaderMask a label using an image file maskMask a label using chroma key maskingUse 3D mapping to position a texture on a surfaceUse 2D mapping to position a texture on a surfaceTexture Placement windowLink a texture image file to an objectApply solid texturesCreate cloud effects using solid texturesCreate flame effects using solid texturesCreate smoke effects using solid texturesCreate glow effects using solid texturesConvert a solid texture to a File textureReparameterize a meshApply the camera projection method to solid texturesCreate a smear map to a solid textureApply a planar projection on to a solid textureApply 3D environmentsTo use image-based lightingCreate a 3D environmentCreate a Ball environmentCreate a Cube environmentAdd and edit lightsCreate a lightDisplay light iconsAnimate lightsCorrect self shadowsLink a lightAdd and edit camerasOpen the Camera EditorMimic the squeeze ratio for an anamorphic lensCreate or copy a cameraDisplay camera iconsChange a camera’s viewAnimate a cameraSelect camera views to renderAdd and edit image planesAdd or delete an image planeName an image planeHide or show an image planeAdjust image plane brightness, contrast, and colorMove or scale an image planeCrop or extend an image planeAnimate an image planeDirect render a windowSet rendering quality on a per-object basisRender a sceneRender a scene using the current Rendering Options settingsRender a scene using Ambient OcclusionView a rendered imageStop a render in progressExport an SDL fileEdit an SDL fileCreate a line drawing renderingUse a command line rendering programRender a scene from the UNIX command lineTroubleshootCommon rendering problemsCommon shadow image problemsCommon aliasing problemsCommon surfaces problems Common textures problemsCommon motion blur problemsCommon glows problemsCommon image planes problemsCommon miscellaneous object problemsOverall image problemsOptimizationAnimatingIntroductionWhat is animation?What can you animate?Basic workflow for manually creating an animationWhat happens when an item is animated?How can I tell if something is animated?What is a parameter curve action and a motion path action?What happens when you animate a camera on a curve? Can I reuse animation on another channel?What is inverse kinematics?What is a time warp curve?How do I?Create a turntable animationCreate a keyframe animationCreate an exploded view animationPrepare to import or exportCreate skeletons and inverse kinematics animationWork with IK chain solversWork with constraintsDeform surfacesApply a time warpData transferIntroductionData transfer workflowSolid Modeling Theory conceptsSolid Modeling workflowSolid Modeling tolerance requirementsGet the topology right before transferring dataRequirements and workflows for CAD packagesInventor (Windows only)Pro/ENGINEER (Windows only)CATIA V4 (Windows only)CATIA V5 (Windows only)UGS NX (Unigraphics) (Windows only)Solid ImagingHow do I?Import CAD data filesImport a data file Import DWG/DXF filesImport Illustrator filesOpen a Binary STL fileImport Cloud dataImport a PTC Granite or a Pro/ENGINEER part file (Windows only)Import from Pro/ENGINEER into Alias via Pro/RENDERPro/ENGINEER options for export and import of STEP or IGES filesImport CATIA V4 into Alias (Windows only)Import a CATIA V5 file into Alias (Windows only)Import a UGS NX (Unigraphics) file into Alias (Windows only)Import an Autodesk Inventor file into Alias (Windows only)Import a JT file (Windows only)Export CAD data filesExport a data file Add a description to an export fileCheck for gaps before exporting to a solid modelExport a DWF file (Windows only)Export a DWG or DXF file (Windows only)Export an Illustrator fileUse the tolerances required by a specific CAD packageExport STEP/IGES/PTC Granite to Pro/ENGINEERExport SDL filesExport to CATIA V4 (Windows only)Export to CATIA V5 (Windows only)Create valid output for Rapid Prototyping (STL and ZPR files)Tips and TricksTroubleshootOverviewEdges do not matchView and interpret data transfer log filesEvaluation toolsAppendixDetails on File Format typesWire formatIGES formatVDAFS format VDAIS formatC4 formatUGS NX (Unigraphics) part and assembly format (Windows only)JAMAIS formatPTC Granite format (Windows only)DES formatDWF format (Windows only)DWG format (Windows only)DXF format (Windows only)STEP formatAutodesk Inventor format (Windows only)CAI format for CATIA V4 files (Windows only)CATIA V5 format (Windows only)OBJ formatEncapsulated Postscript formatOpenInventor format (Windows only)Illustrator formatVRML format Jupiter (JT) format (Windows only)ZPR format (Windows only)Tool PalettesPick palettePick > NothingPick > ObjectPick > ComponentPick > TemplatePick > Pick ReferencePick > Pick referencepickingreference datareference datapickingReference ManagerpickingPick > Edit PointPick > Point Types > CVPick > Point Types > HullPick > Point Types > Blend PointPick > Object Types > Curve on SurfacePick > Object Types > CloudPick > Object Types > Image PlanePick > Object Types > All Objects/LightsPick > Object Types > Pick by ShaderPick > LocatorPick > Pick VisibleTransform paletteTransform > MoveTransform > RotateTransform > ScaleTransform > Non-p ScaleTransform > Modify > Proportional ModTransform > Modify > Move CV NormalTransform > Modify > Rotational ScaleTransform > Local > Set PivotTransform > Local > Center PivotTransform > Local > Set Local AxesTransform > Zero TransformsTransform > Object Placement > Duplicate Place ToolboxTransform > Object Placement > PlacePaint palettePaint > Pencil brushesPencilPencilpaint brushpaint brushesPencilPaint > MarkerbrushesMarkerMarkerpaint brushpaint brushesMarkerPaint > AirbrushbrushesAirbrushAirbrushpaint brushpaint brushesAirbrushPaint > Pastel SoftbrushesPastel softPastel softpaint brushpaint brushesPastel softPaint > Solid BrushbrushesSolid brushSolid brushpaint brushpaint brushesSolid brushPaint > EraserbrushesEraserEraserpaint brushpaint brushesEraserPaint > Eraser > Clear Canvas LayerPaint > Effect Brush > Sharpen BrushbrushesSharpen brushSharpen brusheffect brusheffect brushesSharpen brushPaint > Effect Brush > Blur BrushbrushesBlur brushBlur brusheffect brusheffect brushesBlur brushPaint > Effect Brush > Smear BrushbrushesSmear brushSmear brusheffect brusheffect brushesSmear brushPaint > Effect Brush > Clone BrushbrushesClone brushClone brusheffect brusheffect brushesClone brushPaint > Effect Brush > Dodge BrushbrushesDodge brushDodge brusheffect brusheffect brushesDodge brushPaint > Effect Brush > Burn BrushbrushesBurn brushBurn brusheffect brusheffect brushesBurn brushPaint > Flood FillFlood FillPaint > Flood fillPaint > Pick Layer by ColorPaint > Select > Magic WandPaint > Select > MarqueePaint > Select > Toggle MarqueePaint > Select > Invert MarqueePaint > Select > Clear MarqueePaint > Select > Transform MarqueePaint > Shape > Make Image ShapePaint > Shape > Make Mask ShapePaint > Shape > Make Invisibility Mask ShapePaint > Text ImagePaint > PaintSymmetry > Modify Canvas Brush SymmetryPaint > PaintSymmetry > Toggle Canvas Brush SymmetryPaint > Color EditorPaint Edit palettePaint Edit > Modify Layer > Transform LayerPaint Edit > Modify Layer > Horizontal FlipPaint Edit > Modify Layer > Vertical FlipPaint Edit > Deform LayerPaint Edit > Make Warp ShapePaint Edit > Color Correction > Color ManipulationPaint Edit > Color correction > Color manipulationPaint Edit > Color Correction > Brightness & ContrastPaint Edit > Color Correction > Saturation & ValuePaint Edit > Color Correction > DodgePaint Edit > Color Correction > BurnPaint Edit > Color Correction > Color BalancePaint Edit > Color Correction > Color Replace (HSV)Paint Edit > Color Correction > Color Replace (HSL)Paint Edit > Layer Effect > Sharpen LayerPaint Edit > Layer Effect > Blur LayerPaint Edit > Layer OperationPaint Edit > Layer Operation > New Image LayerPaint Edit > Layer Operation > New Mask LayerPaint Edit > Layer Operation > New Invisibility Mask LayerPaint Edit > Layer Operation > New Layer FolderPaint Edit > Layer Operation > Duplicate LayerPaint Edit > Layer Operation > Merge BelowPaint Edit > Layer Operation > Merge Visible LayersPaint Edit > Layer Operation > Merge All LayersCurves paletteCurves > Primitives > CircleCurves > Primitives > SweepsCurves > New Curves > New CV CurveCurves > New Curves > New Edit Point CurveCurves > New Curves > New Sketch CurveCurves > Blend Curve ToolboxBlendCrv Tools > Blend Curve CreateBlendCrv Tools > Blend Curve Add PointsBlendCrv Tools > Blend Curve Edit BlendCrv Tools > Blend Curve PlanarizeBlendCrv Tools > Blend Constraint DissociateBlendCrv Tools > Blend Pt Make MasterBlendCrv Tools > Constraint Interpolation DirectionBlendCrv Tools > Constraint Direction TypeBlendCrv Tools > Constraint ContinuityBlendCrv Tools > Constraint Curvature TypeBlendCrv Tools > Curve DegreeBlendCrv Tools > Curve Knot SpacingCurves > Keypoint Curve ToolboxKeypoint Curve Tools > Circular ArcKeypoint Curve Tools > EllipseKeypoint Curve Tools > RectangleKeypoint Curve Tools > Arcs > Arc (Three Point)Keypoint Curve Tools > Arcs > Arc (Two Point)Keypoint Curve Tools > Arcs > Arc Tangent to CurveKeypoint Curve Tools > Arcs > Concentric ArcKeypoint Curve Tools > Lines > LineKeypoint Curve Tools > Lines > PolylineKeypoint Curve Tools > Lines > Parallel LineKeypoint Curve Tools > Lines > Line at AngleKeypoint Curve Tools > Line Tangent & Perp > Line Tangent to CurveKeypoint Curve Tools > Line Tangent & Perp > Line Tangent from/to CurveKeypoint Curve Tools > Line Tangent & Perp > Line PerpendicularKeypoint Curve Tools > Line-arcKeypoint Curve Tools > Break & Join > Break Curve at KeypointKeypoint Curve Tools > Break & Join > Join CurvesKeypoint Curve Tools > Drag KeypointsCurves > New Curve-on-surfaceCurves > TextCurve Edit paletteCurve Edit > Create > Duplicate CurveCurve Edit > Create > Combine CurvesCurve Edit > Create > Fillet CurvesCurve Edit > Modify > Add PointsCurve Edit > Modify > Transform CurveCurve Edit > Modify > StretchCurve Edit > Cut > Break Curve at InflectionsCurve Edit > Rebuild CurveCurve Edit > Project TangentCurve Edit > Curve PlanarizeCurve Edit > Curve SectionCurve Edit > Fit CurveCurve Edit > Sort SectionsCurve Edit > Reverse CurveObject Edit paletteObject Edit > Attach > AttachObject Edit > Attach > DetachObject Edit > InsertObject Edit > ExtendObject Edit > Symmetric ModelingObject Edit > Align > AlignObject Edit > Align > Align 2008Object Edit > Align > Symmetry Plane AlignObject Edit > OffsetObject Edit > Dynamic Shape Modeling > Transformer RigObject Edit > Dynamic Shape Modeling > Lattice RigObject Edit > Dynamic Shape Modeling > Twist RigObject Edit > Dynamic Shape Modeling > Bend RigObject Edit > Dynamic Shape Modeling > Conform RigObject Edit > Object EditorObject Edit > CloseObject Edit > Edit CommentObject Edit > Patch PrecisionObject Edit > Query EditSurfaces paletteSurfaces > Primitives > SphereSurfaces > Primitives > TorusSurfaces > Primitives > CylinderSurfaces > Primitives > ConeSurfaces > Primitives > CubeSurfaces > Primitives > PlaneSurfaces > Planar Surfaces > Set PlanarSurfaces > Planar surfaces > BevelSurfaces > RevolveSurfaces > SkinSurfaces > Swept Surfaces > Rail SurfaceSurfaces > Swept Surfaces > ExtrudeSurfaces > Swept Surfaces > Anim SweepSurfaces > Boundary Surfaces > SquareSurfaces > Boundary Surfaces > N-sidedSurfaces > Surface FilletSurfaces > Multi-Surface Blend > Freeform BlendSurfaces > Multi-Surface Blend > Profile BlendSurfaces > Rolled Edge > Fillet FlangeSurfaces > Rolled Edge > Tube FlangeSurfaces > Rolled Edge > Tubular OffsetSurfaces > RoundSurfaces > Draft Surfaces > Multi-Surface DraftSurfaces > Draft Surfaces > Draft/FlangeSurfaces > Curve NetworksCrvNet Tools > Pick NetworkCrvNet Tools > New NetworkCrvNet Tools > ContinuityCrvNet Tools > Add/Subtract Curves > Add Curve to NetworkCrvNet Tools > Add/Subtract Curves > Remove Curve from NetworkCrvNet Tools > Analyze NetworkCrvNet Tools > Reset Sculpt Curves MappingCrvNet Tools > Add/Delete Sculpt > Add Sculpt CurveCrvNet Tools > Add/Delete Sculpt > Delete Sculpt CurveCrvNet Tools > Pin EdgeCrvNet Tools > Influence Weights > Multi WeightCrvNet Tools > Influence Weights > Unit WeightCrvNet Tools > Lock IntersectionCrvNet Tools > Region of InfluenceSurfaces > Combine SurfacesSurfaces > Ball CornerSurfaces > Tube SurfaceSurface Edit paletteSurface Edit > Create CurvesOnSurface > ProjectSurface Edit > Create CurvesOnSurface > Project NormalSurface Edit > Create CurvesOnSurface > IntersectSurface Edit > Create CurvesOnSurface > Geometry MappingSurface Edit > Trim > Trim SurfaceSurface Edit > Trim > UntrimSurface Edit > Trim > Trim ConvertSurface Edit > Stitch > Shell StitchSurface Edit > Stitch > Shell UnstitchSurface Edit > Shells > Shell SubtractSurface Edit > Shells > Shell IntersectSurface Edit > Shells > Shell UnionSurface Edit > Planarize HullSurface Edit > Rebuild SurfaceSurface Edit > ClaymateSurface Edit > Fit ScanSurface Edit > Orientation > Set Surface OrientationSurface Edit > Orientation > Unify Surface OrientationSurface Edit > Orientation > Reverse Surface OrientationSurface Edit > Reverse Surface UVMesh paletteMesh > Mesh Tessellation > Nurbs to MeshMesh > Mesh Tessellation > Cloud to MeshMesh > Mesh Tessellation > Displacement Map to MeshMesh > Mesh Partitioning > Mesh SubsetMesh > Mesh Partitioning > Mesh MergeMesh > Mesh Partitioning > Mesh CutMesh > Mesh Curves > Mesh Project CurveMesh > Mesh Curves > Mesh Project NormalMesh > Mesh Curves > Mesh IntersectMesh > Mesh Curves > Mesh Extract Theoretical IntersectionMesh > Mesh Curves > Mesh BoundariesMesh > Mesh Cleanup > Mesh SmoothMesh > Mesh Cleanup > Mesh ReduceMesh > Mesh Cleanup > Mesh Hole FillMesh > Mesh Cleanup > Mesh BridgeMesh > Mesh Cleanup > Mesh Weld VerticesMesh > Mesh RepairMesh > Mesh CollarMesh > Mesh OffsetMesh > Mesh StitchMesh > Reverse Mesh OrientationMesh > Mesh PositioningMesh > Mesh Edge ReconstructMesh > Mesh PatchView paletteView > World Move Camera > TumbleView > World Move Camera > TrackView > World Move Camera > DollyView > World Move Camera > Track/Dolly/TumbleView > Local Move Camera > TwistView > Local Move Camera > Azimuth/ElevationView > Local Move Camera > Yaw/PitchView > ZoomView > Look AtView > Set Non Proportional ViewView > Toggle Non Proportional ViewView > Previous ViewView > Reset ViewView > Toggle StereoView > New CameraView > Adjust Clipping PlaneView > View 1:1 > Calibrate 1:1View > View 1:1 > Toggle 1:1Construction paletteConstruction > PointConstruction > VectorConstruction > PlaneConstruction > Set Construction PlaneConstruction > Toggle Construction PlaneConstruction > Grid PresetLocators paletteLocators > Move LocatorLocators > AnnotateLocators > Measure > DistanceLocators > Measure > AngleLocators > Measure > RadiusLocators > Measure > DiameterLocators > Measure > Arc LengthLocators > Deviation > Closest PointLocators > Deviation > DeviationLocators > Deviation > Curve to CurveLocators > Deviation > Surface to SurfaceLocators > Deviation > Curve to SurfaceLocators > Deviation > Mesh to SurfaceLocators > Deviation > Cloud to SurfaceLocators > Curve CurvatureEvaluate 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filesimage filesimporting as image or mask layersFile > Import > Alias Paint CanvasImport optionsWire import optionsIGES import optionsVDAIS import options JAMAIS import optionsC4 import optionsVDAFS import optionsUGS NX import options (Windows only)DES import optionsSTEP import optionsAutodesk Inventor import options (Windows only)CATIA V4 import options (Windows only)CATIA V5 import options (Windows only)CAI import options (Windows only)OBJ import optionsEncapsulated Postscript import optionsIllustrator import optionsPro/E Render import optionsOpenInventor import options (Windows only)STL import optionsJT import options (Windows only)File > Export > Active AsFile > Export > SDLFile > Export > AnimFile > Export > SLCFile > Export > Rapid PrototypeFile > Export > ScreenFile > Export > Current WindowFile > Export > Canvas Image/Mask LayerFile > Export > Make Canvas PictureFile > Export > PolygonsFile > Export > VRML 2.0 (Windows only)Export optionsUGS-NX export options (Windows 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> Painting > Delete CanvasesDelete > Painting > Delete Active Image LayerDelete > Painting > Delete All Mask LayersDelete > Painting > Delete Sketch ProjectionDelete > Delete Image PlanesDelete > Delete Projective TexturesDelete > Animation > Delete Selection HandlesDelete > Animation > Delete ChannelsDelete > Animation > Delete Static ActionsDelete > Animation > Delete ConstraintsDelete > Delete WindowsDelete > Delete Null NodesLayouts menuLayouts > All Windows > All Windows Layouts > PerspectiveLayouts > FrontLayouts > BackLayouts > RightLayouts > LeftLayouts > TopLayouts > BottomLayouts > PaintLayouts > New WindowLayouts > Full ScreenLayouts > User Windows > Save Current LayoutLayouts > User Windows > Retrieve LayoutObject Display menuObjectDisplay > ControlObjectDisplay > VisibleObjectDisplay > InvisibleObjectDisplay > Hide UnselectedObjectDisplay > TemplateObjectDisplay > Bounding BoxObjectDisplay > Draw PrecisionObjectDisplay > Draw StyleObjectDisplay > Diagnostic ShadingWindowDisplay menuWindowDisplay > Window Title BarWindowDisplay > Window SyncWindowDisplay > Hardware ShadeWindowDisplay > Hidden LineWindowDisplay > Anti-Alias > Wireframe Anti-AliasWindowDisplay > Anti-Alias > Shaded Anti-AliasWindowDisplay > TransparencyWindowDisplay > Xray ControlsWindowDisplay > ShowWindowDisplay > Toggles > ModelWindowDisplay > Toggles > PivotsWindowDisplay > Toggles > GridWindowDisplay > Toggles > GuidelinesWindowDisplay > Toggles > LocatorsWindowDisplay > Toggles > Construction ObjectsWindowDisplay > Toggles > Canvas PlanesWindowDisplay > Toggles > LightsWindowDisplay > Toggles > TexturesWindowDisplay > Toggles > CamerasWindowDisplay > Toggles > Image PlanesWindowDisplay > Toggles > CloudsLayers menuLayers > NewLayers > Select > Objects on Selected LayersLayers > Select > Layers by Picked ObjectsLayers > Select > All LayersLayers > Select > Layer RangeLayers > Set State > PickableLayers > Set State > ReferenceLayers > Set State > InactiveLayers > Delete 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> Editors > Edit SetAnimation > Editors > Animation StatsAnimation > Editors > Scene InfoAnimation > Tools > Set MotionAnimation > Tools > Set Key ShapeAnimation > Tools > Pose animationAnimation > Tools > AutoflyAnimation > Tools > Constrain ToAnimation > Tools > Create ConstraintAnimation > Tools > Edit UV ConstraintAnimation > Tools > JackAnimation > Tools > Move Selection HandleAnimation > Tools > Bone StyleAnimation > Show > View FrameAnimation > Show > PlaybackAnimation > Show > Toggle Time SliderAnimation > Show > SkeletonsAnimation > Show > Selection HandlesAnimation > Show > IK HandlesAnimation > Show > ConstraintsAnimation > Show > FCheckAnimation > TurntableWindows menuWindows > PaletteWindows > ShelvesWindows > Control PanelWindows > Information > Information WindowWindows > Information > Layer StatsWindows > Information > Layer CategoriesWindows > Information > Deviation TableWindows > Information > History ViewWindows > Editors > Construction Plane EditorWindows > Editors 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Panel > Delete Unused ShadersRelease NotesIntroductionTroubleshooting common problemsCustomer Error Reports Limitations fixedGeneralModelingOperating system and hardware limitationsVersion compatibilityLimitationsOperating system and hardware limitationsGeneral limitationsDocumentationModeling limitationsData transfer limitationsRendering limitationsAnimating limitationsOpenModel and OpenAlias limitationsSketching limitationsFile FormatsAlias Pix image fileMatte fileAlias camera depth map fileAnimation SDLMaya IFFParticle fileBulge definition fileCommand line utilitiesPlatformsBackground utilitiesCommand referenceAliasBatchAlToCaAlToC5AlToDWGAlToGR3AlToIvAlToObjAlToRefAlToStAlToUG, AlToUG19, AlToUG20, AlToUG21, ALToUG22BakeOrientationbsdlCaToAlC5ToAlDWGToAlFieldAssemblerfrom100to97GrToAlhp_glplotf, hp_gl2plotfIGESToAlimgcvtIvToAlJtToAllmgrdlmutilObjToAlPRenderToAliasprint_wire_headerpsplotfrenderer/raytracer/powercaster/powertracerStToAlSwToAlUGToAl, UGToAl19, UGToAl20, UGToAl21, UGToAl22Environment variablesAbout environment variablesSetting environment variables in WindowsSetting environment variables on Mac OS XVariable descriptionsGeneral environment variablesRendering environment variablesPlotting environment variablesAlias Programmers’ Interfaces (API)IntroductionWhat is the API?What Can the API Do?What Can’t the API Do?Who needs OpenModel?Who Needs OpenAlias?OpenModel versus OpenAliasWhere do I start?How to Use this DocumentThe universe and its objectsThe UniverseCamerasLightsCurves and FacesSurfacesClustersSetsAnimation and RenderingShaders and TexturesImplementation DetailsClass HierarchyWrappersInstantiation and CreationSafe Type-castingDeletionCore dumpsComparing PointersAllocation of Input ValuesAllocation of Return ValuesReserved Types for Blind DataLimitationsCompiling and linkingFiles and DirectoriesSetting the Include PathWindows development environment requirementsBuilding the included examplesAbout the API examplesBuilding the API examples on WindowsUsing the APISharing Code between OpenModel and OpenAliasDetermining the Position of an InstanceGetting clustered position Using AlUniverse::redrawScreenIterating Over ObjectsIterators and AlObjectsCleaning up Lost WrappersInvalidating WrappersWrappers, Destructors, and Deleting ObjectsCopying WrappersHow to invoke your OpenModel applicationsReceiving MessagesPicking ObjectsSetting Light DirectionCreating and Deleting KeyframesClosed FormsDetecting the Escape KeyMaking your code run fasterUsing view framesUsing OpenModelUsing OpenAliasDisclaimerSetting up plug-insManaging plug-insDefining a plug-inCreating custom icons for plug-insWriting a plug-inCoding OverviewAdding your plug-in to the UIMomentary, Continuous and History plug-insAttaching a plug-in to a menu or paletteMenu and palette IDs for attaching a plug-inBuilding Options BoxesBuilding Dynamic Editors using the AlEditor classScheme EditorsNative Platform EditorsImportant Plug-in NotesDebugging a plug-in in WindowsPlug-in API ExamplesMomentary plug-in exampleContinuous plug-in exampleCommand History exampleCommand history plug-in example Option box scheme exampleClass referenceAlAction – AlBoxLightAlActionAlAimConstraintAlAmbientLightAlAngleLocatorAlAnimatableAlAnnotationLocatorAlArcAttributesAlAreaLightAlAttributesAlBlendCurveAlBlendPointAlBlindDataAlBoxLightAlCamera – AlCylinderLightAlCameraAlCameraNodeAlCategoryAlChannelAlCharacterAlCharacterSpaceAlCharSnippetAlCharTransitionAlCloudAlClusterAlClusterableAlClusterMemberAlClusterNodeAlClusterPreTMItemAlCommandAlCommandRefAlConeLightAlConicAttributesAlConstraintAlConstructionEntityAlConstructionPlaneAlConstructionVectorAlCursorAlCurveAlCurveAttributesAlCurveCVAlCurvePointAlCurveNodeAlCurveOnSurfaceAlCurveOnSurfacePointAlCylinderLightAlDagNode – 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Sectionaalevelmaxaalevelminaathresholdanimationbyextensionbyframecomposite_renderingcoverage_thresholdcreateendframeevenextensionsizefast_shadingfieldsgrid_cachehidden_linehline_from_globalhline_to_fill_colorhline_fill_colorhline_line_colorhline_isoparam_Uhline_isoparam_Vignore_filmgateimage_formatmattemax_reflectionsmax_refractionsmax_shadow_levelmotion_blur_onoddodd_field_firstoutputpost_adjacentpost_centerpost_diagonalpost_filterpreview_ray_tracequietresolutionshow_particlesshutter_anglesimulation_substepssimulation_frames_per_secondsmall_featuresstartextensionstartframestereostereo_eye_offsetsubdivision_controlsubdivision_recursion_limittextures_activeupuse_wavefront_depthuse_saved_geometryversionxleftxrightyhighylowENVIRONMENT Sectionbackgroundfogdynamics global parametersgravityair_densityFloorfloor_offsetceilingceiling_offsetleftleft_offsetrightright_offsetfrontfront_offsetbackback_offsetwall_frictionwall_elasticityturbulence_animatedturbulence_granularityturbulence_intensityturbulence_persistenceturbulence_roughnessturbulence_space_resolutionturbulence_spreadturbulence_time_resolutionturbulence_variabilityphoto_effectsauto_exposurefilm_grainfiltermaster_lightintensitylight_colorshader_glowglow_colorglow_eccentricityglow_opacityglow_radial_noiseglow_star_levelglow_spreadglow_typehalo_colorhalo_eccentricityhalo_lens_flarehalo_radial_noisehalo_spreadhalo_star_levelhalo_type qualityradial_noise_frequencystar_pointsthresholdData ItemsCreating Data ItemsDeclaring VariablesSpecifying LiteralsData typesArray Data TypeCamera Data TypeCurve Data TypeCV Data TypeFace Data TypeFilename Data TypeLight Data TypeMotion_curve Data TypeParameter_curve Data TypeParameter_vertex Data TypePatch Data TypePolyset Data TypeScalar Data TypeShader Data TypeTexture Data TypeTransformation Data TypeTrim boundary Data TypeTrim b-spline Data TypeTrim curve vertex Data TypeTrim edge Data TypeTrim face Data TypeTrim_vertex Data TypeTriple Data TypeScene Description Language ReferenceUsing Data ItemsSystem Defined VariablesSystem Defined ConstantsExpressionsFunctionsProcedural Textures and Natural PhenomenaCommon Texture ParametersCommon Parametric (2D) Texture ParametersSolid and Environmental Texture ParametersTexturesFogLayered FogBulgeCheckerCloth textureFile textureGridFractalMountainNoiseRampStencilWaterAbout solid texturesProjectionGraniteLeathersCloudsFractalsRocksMarbleSnowsWoodVolumeAbout environment mapsBallChromeSphereCubeSkyTutorialsCreating Rendered Cubic Environment MapsCreating projectile movementProgramming Movement with ConstraintsAn Introduction to DynamicsCreating Fiery SmokeAnimating a SunriseCreating a TreeCreating Rendered Stereo PairsInstalling AliasBefore you begin: checklistInstalling Alias for WindowsSystem requirements for 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