Learn To Select

Slide 1

Scenome's selection is modal, which means there is a specific mode to which the software must be set before you can select anything. Selection is also filtered by type. For example, you must tell the software you wish to pick faces, edges, vertices, or lights.

  1. Make sure Scenome is not running.
  2. Start Scenome.
  3. Open \EXERCISES\LEARN_TO_SELECT.BOX from inside the Scenome data folder.
  4. The path is likely C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Scenomics\Exercises.
    NOTE: Your system might use a specific user name in the path instead of "OWNER".
  5. Select Worksheet » Global Edges from the main menu. [ ALT + W + E ]
  6. Select Worksheet » Show » Lights from the main menu. [ ALT + W + S + L ]
  7. The worksheet looks like this: This is a picture of the worksheet.
  8. By default, select mode is active when the software starts.
  9. When select mode is active and nothing is selected, a right click displays the select command menu. This is a picture of the select command menu.
  10. Choose Select Light Mode from the listed options.
  11. This tells the software you wish to select lights.
  12. Examine the cursor.
  13. The cursor looks like a wand. This is the select mode cursor. Notice the tiny tail on the lower right of the cursor. This is a picture of the select mode cursor.
  14. When select mode is active, the software uses this cursor to indicate the mode. This is a useful visual cue.
  15. Move the cursor over the center of the light.
  16. Notice how the cursor tail enlarges? This means the software has found something to select. This is a picture of the worksheet.
  17. The light won't actually select until you left click on it.
  18. Left click the light.
  19. The light turns red, indicating selection.
  20. Now right click. This displays the light command menu, which contains commands for modifying lights. This is a picture of the light command menu.
  21. Choose Set Light Infinite from the listed options.
  22. The lighting changes, becoming "flatter".
  23. Hit ESC to deselect the light. [ESC will clear any selection.]