Port Names

A Port Name is a name used to target a specific image port. These names can be used to isolate or exclude the ports at later rendering stages.

The Port Name icon in the Node view signifies a location where a Port Name has been applied.

A Port Name is assigned to an output port of an asset. When the Port Filter searches up the Port Filtering Chain, it will be searching for the name given to the Port Name in the output port.

Options

To access the Port Names drop down menu, you can either Left or Right + Click on the Port Name icon.

This icon is only visible when a Port Name is present on the port.

NOTE The Port Filtering icons are zoom sensitive.

When zoomed in, the icon will be enlarged and accessible with Left + Click.

When zoomed out, the icon will appear smaller and be accessible with Right + Click.

The following options are available:

Add

Allows you to apply a single or multiple names to Port Names.

NOTE A single image port can support multiple Port Names of varying character length.

  1. Triple-click the Port Name.

  2. Enter a new name.

NOTE You will need to be zoomed in to see or edit the Port Name.

Clear

Removes all the Port Names from the output.

NOTE To remove a single Port Name, select the label for the Port Name and press Delete.

Copy Names

Allows you to copy a Port Name and assign it to another node’s output port.