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Part VI: Advanced Modeling
FIGURE 25.9
All character parts are now linked to the man’s pelvis part.

Setting Schematic View Preferences

The Preferences button (or the Options ➪ Preferences command) opens the Schematic View Preferences dia-
log box, shown in Figure 25.10, where you can set which items are displayed or hidden, set up grids and
background images, and specify how the Schematic View window looks.

FIGURE 25.10
The Schematic View Preferences dialog box lets you customize many aspects of the Schematic View window.

Limiting nodes
When the Schematic View window is opened, Max traverses the entire hierarchy looking for objects and
features that can be presented as nodes. If you have a complex scene and don’t intend on using the
Schematic View to see materials or modifiers, you can disable them in the Include in Calculation section of
the Schematic View Preferences dialog box. This provides a way to simplify the data presented. With less
data, locating and manipulating what you are looking for becomes easier.
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