Offset Node

The Offset node lets you position the root of your deformation chain. It is automatically added to your deformation rig when you create a Curve or Envelope deformation rig using the Rigging tool.

Parameter Description
Name Use this field to rename the node.
(x) Axis Sets the resting position on the X (east/west) axis.
(y) Axis Sets the resting position on the Y (north/south) axis.
Resting Orientation Sets the rotation angle of the resting position.
Offset Type

Lets you choose the type of coordinates to use:

Separate: The two coordinates are set separately. If they are connected to a function, each one will have its own function curve. This is the default setting.

2DPath: The two coordinates are set together within a single 2D path function.

(x) Axis

(y) Axis

This option is only available when the Type is set to Separate. It is used to set the active position value of the Deformation-Root on the X (east/west) and Y (north/south) axis.

You can enter the value, use the up and down arrow buttons to choose a value, or use the Transform tool, when Setup mode is NOT enabled, to move the deformation chain. Remember, that if you want to add a keyframe, you need to enable Animation mode from the Tools toolbar.

Path This option is only available when the Type is set to 2D Path. It is used to set the active position value of both the Y and X axis. Use the Transform tool when Setup mode is NOT enabled to move the deformation chain along the 2D path. Remember, if you want to add a keyframe, you need to enable the Animation mode on the Tools toolbar.
Orientation Sets the rotation angle of the active position of the Deformation-Root. You can enter the angle, use the up and down arrow buttons to choose the desired value, or use the Transform tool when Setup mode is NOT enabled to rotate the deformation chain. Remember, if you want to add a keyframe, you need to enable Animation mode on the Tools toolbar.
Apply Parent Modifier's Transformation When this option is disabled, the parent's deformations no longer affect the current deformer.