Typing Values
Parameters can be edited by typing values directly into the input field.
This method provides precise control and supports several advanced input features such as unit conversion, mathematical expressions, and relative value adjustments.
These capabilities allow users to quickly perform calculations or convert units while editing parameter values.
Using Units
Many parameters support unit-aware input.
This allows users to enter values using different measurement units, which are automatically converted to the parameter's internal unit.
Metric Units
Many parameters support unit-aware input, allowing values to be entered using different measurement units.
The system automatically converts the entered value into the internal unit used by the parameter.
For example, the following inputs all represent the same distance:
Metric Units
km
kilometer
m
meters
cm
centimeters
mm
millimeters
ft
feet
y
yards
These units can be entered directly in the parameter field and will automatically be converted to the correct internal value.
Time Units
Time-based parameters support a variety of time units.
Examples include:
Where:
h
hours
M
minutes
s
seconds
ms
milliseconds
f
frames
This allows users to work with time values in the most convenient format for their workflow.
Mathematical Expressions
Parameter fields support mathematical expressions, allowing calculations to be performed directly within the input field.
Expressions can combine values and units, and the system will automatically evaluate the result.
Examples:
or
Unit conversion is handled automatically when different units are combined in an expression.
Relative Value Adjustment
Parameter values can also be modified relative to their current value.
Instead of entering a new value, users can add or subtract an amount directly.
For example:
This adds 10 to the current value of the parameter.
Similarly:
subtracts 10 from the current value.
Multi-Selection Support
Relative adjustments are particularly useful when working with multiple selected objects.
When multiple parameters are selected with different base values, using a relative adjustment such as:
will increase each parameter by 10, regardless of their original value.
This allows consistent adjustments across multiple objects without needing to calculate each value individually.
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