Viz Artist User Guide
Version 3.14 | Published October 30, 2020 ©
Cobra
The Cobra function is an easy to use function replace (parts) of container names. Enter a search pattern and a string the search should be replaced with and execute.
Note: This plug-in is located in: Built Ins -> Container plug-ins -> Container
Cobra Properties
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Search pattern: Sets the text string to be replaced.
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Search pattern position: Defines the position within the string. It can be set to Begin, End and Any.
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Replace with: Sets the text string to be used instead of the search pattern.
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Search level:
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Same: Affects only containers on the same hierarchy level.
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Down: Affects only Sub-Containers of the current container.
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Tree: Searches the whole Scene Tree.
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Add Index: Adds a numerical index to the new name when set to On.
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Starting Index: Sets the number to start the index.
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Reverse Index: Uses a reverse index list when set to On.
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Replace: Starts the replace process.
To Rename Container(s)
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Add the Cobra plug-in to a container that, for example, has Sub-Containers that need be renamed.
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Open the Cobra editor.
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Enter a Search pattern text string (e.g. Copy)
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Set the Search pattern position to Begin.
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Enter the Replace with text string (e.g. Sphere).
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Set the Search level to Down.
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Click Replace.
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