Node Pointer Variables

this

The this token gives you access to the current object (the object that owns the parameter on which the expression will be set). You can use the standard string syntax for parameters. For example, the following always refers to the local Y position of the object whose parameter is the target:

       this.kine.local.posy

| The this token is useful when you want to write object-independent expressions, such as using the same expression on many different objects.

this_model

The this_model token gives you access to the current model (the model that owns the object containing the parameter on which the expression will be set). After the this_model token, you use a period followed by the name of the object you want to reference. For example, the following always refers to either Fluffy.LeftPaw or Sparky.LeftPaw depending on the current model (where Fluffy and Sparky are the models):

       this_model.LeftPaw

| The this_model token is useful when you want to write model-independent expressions, such as using the same expression on the object with the same name in different models.

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