Parameters

Every operator has a Parameter Window (Press P to toggle). This is where you configure what the node does.

Parameter Modes

1. Constant (Gray): A static value you type in.
2. Expression (Blue): A Python script that calculates the value.
3. Export (Green): A value being pushed from a CHOP (using “CHOP Export”). Think green for CHOPs.
4. Binding (Purple): A bi-directional link between two parameters.

Best Practices

• Use Expressions for simple logic.
• Use CHOP Exports for high-performance data driving (it’s faster than expressions for many channels).
• Use Binding when building user interfaces or custom components, allowing parameters to be controlled by a script, a CHOP, or a UI element simultaneously.

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