Apple Shake 4 - Manual (Page 935)

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Expressions and Scripting
One of the more powerful aspects of Shake is its ability to
use a wide variety of expressions and script code directly
within any parameter of the application.
What’s in This Chapter
This chapter covers a variety of advanced topics relating to expressions and scripting
directly within Shake.
The following topics are covered:
• “ Linking Parameters ” on page 935.
• “ Variables ” on page 937.
• “ Expressions ” on page 939.
• “ Reference Tables for Functions, Variables, and Expressions ” on page 941.
• “ Using Signal Generators Within Expressions ” on page 947.
• “ Script Manual ” on page 951.
Linking Parameters
By linking variables and parameters, you can access information in any node and use it
in a different node.
To link to a parameter that’s within the same node:
m Type the parameter name into a parameter field, then press Return (or Enter).