12). Each controls specific
aspects of a selected surface. This chapter introduces you to the most commonly used tabs,
Basic and Environment.
Figure 3.12 Surface Editor controls are organized in four tabs.
Note
At this point, it??™s a good idea to assign LightWave??™s Content Directory to this book??™s
DVD if you haven??™t already. Insert this book??™s disc into your computer. Either install
the project files, or click the Cancel button if the DVD auto-starts in order to work
from the DVD. Press o in Layout to access the General Options tab of the Preferences
panel.At the top, click Content Directory and set it to the Projects folder on the
DVD. Now, LightWave knows where to look for this book??™s tutorial files.
OK, if you??™ve opened the Preset Shelf and don??™t see anything, make sure the Surface
Editor panel is open. If it is, you may have moved LightWave??™s Presets folder, which
belongs inside a folder named programs, in your main LightWave application folder.
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BasicTab
Aptly named, the Basic tab is home to all your
basic surfacing needs.
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