Int Property

An Integer Property or more simply “Int Property,” is the actual whole number value of the scene selection. This property is derived from the Numeric Property.

An Int property displays a limitless value that represents the amount the property is changed—this differs from a Float Property value, which is a decimal. By default the Int property is infinite, whole number in value.

To change the value, choose from the following options:

• Drag the handle right or left.
• Click the “Settings” icon to manually change the value in the Parameter Settings dialog that appears.
• Directly click the value to manual type in a new value.
• Click anywhere along the slider to increase or decrease the numbered value.

For scripting API documentation, see DzIntProperty.

Int properties typically display the Default Anatomy features as well as features specific to the Numeric Property type, namely the slider bar, and unique characteristics of its own.

As a derivative of the Numeric property, the Header of an Int property displays a link widget. When this widget is clicked, a dialog appears to display an option to link the selected property to another property.

The Body of an Int property displays a round handle with a “dot” in the center to signify the value of that property is infinite; in comparison, a finite property will have three vertical dots. This limitless handle is very sensitive and can change the value with a slight touch. Hover the cursor over the property value to display the full value. When this round handle is dragged right or left, it will then snap back to the middle, signifying its value capacity is infinite.

The Int property has additional attributes that help determine how the value is manipulated and how the property functions.

The Clamped attribute displays an oblong handle with three vertical “dots” down the center instead of the default round handle with a single “dot” in the center. These three “dots” indicate the value for that property is finite and can decrease or increase to designated limits, as signified by round dots (stoppers) at each end of the slider. The slider of a Clamped property is also darker on one side to denote the amount that has been filled.

Drag and drop the handle right or left to alter the value. Or click anywhere on the slider for the handle to “jump” to that position and value. Since the Clamped attribute makes an Int property finite, the handle will remain where it is placed along the slider line.

The Mappable attribute provides a drop-down menu option in addition to the typical Int property features. This menu displays the option to select a map or to browse to a map. Adjust the slider handle to alter the value for the selected map.

Once a map is selected, mouse over the map icon to display a larger view of the map as well as the path of the map.

The Must Map attribute is a sub-group of the Mappable attribute and provides meaning to the value. With this attribute, no value will appear until a map is selected. In this same manner, the map lacks meaning without a value. Once a map is selected, the property will reflect the same features as the Mappable attribute.

The Int2 Property, Bool Property, Color Property, and Enum Property types each inherit traits from the Float Property type and also offer their own respective unique traits.

The Integer 2 Property, or more simply “Int2 Property,” is derived from the Int Property and displays the option to set two separate values. These values can be changed by using the buttons to increase or decrease the value of each. Or directly click the existing value to manually type in a new value; click [Return] when complete. This property can have Mappable or Must Map attributes.

For scripting API documentation, see DzInt2Property.