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# Spline_IK_Control : Modifier

    Spline_IK_Control - superclass: modifier; super-superclass:MAXWrapper - classID: #(99892132, 1442747141)

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The Spline_IK_Control modifier provides a way for controlling spline knots using Point helpers. It is used mainly in conjunction with the Spline IK Solver.

Constructor

    Spline_IK_Control...

Properties

    <Spline_IK_Control>.box Boolean default: true -- animatable; boolean

Controls the display of Box Helpers.

    <Spline_IK_Control>.helper_size Float default: 20.0 -- animatable; float

Gets/sets the size of the Helpers.

    <Spline_IK_Control>.constantscreensize Boolean default: false -- animatable; boolean; Const_Screen_Size

Controls the constant screen size display of Helpers.

    <Spline_IK_Control>.drawontopBoolean default: true -- animatable; boolean; Draw_On_Top

Controls the drawing of Helpers on top of the scene.

    <Spline_IK_Control>.helper_axistripodBoolean default: false -- animatable; boolean; Axis_Tripod

Controls the display of the Helpers’ Axis Tripod.

    <Spline_IK_Control>.helper_centermarker Boolean default: false -- animatable; boolean; Center_Marker

Controls the display of Helpers’ Center Markers .

    <Spline_IK_Control>.helper_cross Boolean default: false -- animatable; boolean; Cross

Controls the display of the Helpers’ Crosses.

    <Spline_IK_Control>.helper_list ArrayParameter default: #() -- node array; ; SubAnim

Gets/sets the list of Helpers used by the modifier to control the spline’s knots.

    <Spline_IK_Control>.linkTypes Integer default: 0 -- integer; Link_Types

Gets/sets the linking mode:

0 - Link All In Hierarchy

1 - Link All to Root

2 - No Linking

Spline_IK_Control interfaces:

    Interface: modifiers

Methods:

    <integer>getHelperCount()

Returns the number of helpers in the Spline_IK_Control Modifier.

    <integer>getKnotCount()

Returns the number of knots in the control Spline.

    <boolean>linkToRoot()

Sets the "Link All To Root" mode in the Modifier. Returns true on success.

    <boolean>linkInHierarchy()

Sets the "Link All In Hierarchy" mode in the Modifier. Returns true on success.

    <boolean>noLinking()

Sets the "No Linking" mode in the Modifier. Returns true on success.

    <boolean>createHelper <integer>knotCount

Creates helpers for the specified number of knots. Returns true on success.

#### See Also

- Point : Helper

- Modifier Common Properties, Operators, and Methods

- MAXWrapper Common Properties, Operators, and Methods

- Value Common Properties, Operators, and Methods