Defining a New Node
When defining a new node by clicking
(
Generate Node
Type), it is
important to model the nodes in a way that defines inputs and outputs correctly
with respect to the intended use of the new node. It helps to visualize the new
node as a bubble enclosing the set of existing nodes to become part of the new
user-defined node. All associative links that cross this boundary become input
parameters and all nodes that are contained within it are the outputs of the
new node.
The assembly of nodes shown above is what will become the new user-defined node, which is commonly referred to as a component in GenerativeComponents.
Once the initial modeling is complete, you can create a new
node type by clicking
(
Generate Node
Type).
The Graph turns gray.
A dialog opens in which you can define the node input and output parts.