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Remote node
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The **Remote** node has no direct effect on the material but can be used to
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control key parameters of the material to configure it easily.
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.. image:: images/node_miscellaneous_remote.png
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:align: center
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When started, the Remote node only shows 2 buttons.
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The left button can be used to create a linked control, that can be used to
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mirror one or several similar parameters.
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The right button can be used to create a configuration control, that can be
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associated to several parameters and store several named configurations for
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those parameters.
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Linked control
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When creating a Linked control (using the "Create linked control" button),
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it is necessary to first pick a parameter in the material graph. The newly
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created control will be a copy of the selected parameter control, and when
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changing the value of the Linked control, the associated control will be
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updated accordingly.
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A Linked control can also be associated to other parameters, provided they
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are of the same kind.
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When hovering on the Linked control, Material Maker will show the parameters
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it controls.
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Configuration control
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+++++++++++++++++++++
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When creating a Configuration control (using the "Create configuration control"
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button), it is necessary to first pick a parameter in the material graph.
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The newly created control will hold a list of configurations of the associated
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parameters.
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A Linked control can be associated to other parameters, and it is recommended to
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associate all relevant parameters before adding configurations.
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When hovering on the Linked control, Material Maker will show the parameters
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it controls.
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To create a configuration, set all associated parameters to the desired values,
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and select the **<add configuration>** entry in the drop-down list. Then enter a
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name for this configuration, and it will be added to the list.
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The drop-down list can be used to select a configuration, create new ones and
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update or delete the current configuration.
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