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# Custom Operators

An operator reads in data, performs some calculations, and then writes out data. Each operator defines input and output ports, and it is through these ports that the operator is connected to scene elements.

#### Topics in this section

- What is a Custom Operator?
- Registering Operators
- Custom Operator Wizard
- Making Connections
- Adding Custom Parameters
- Static versus Dynamic Operators
- Applying Operators in Softimage
- Limitations
- Runtime vs. Self-Installed Custom Operators
- Tips and Tricks