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Chapter 5: Multiply Tab 179Band Saw Pro Numeric OptionsThe Operation pop-up lets you make changes and additions tothe slices.Add allows you to create new slices by clicking with theLMB in the Divide Window.Edit allows you select a slice using the LMB and move itusing the Value slider.Delete allows you to select a slice using the LMB andremove it.Value lets you set the location of the selected slice by entering avalue in the numeric field or by using the slider.Uniform equalises the spacing between slices.Mirror will mirror the selected slice across the center.Reverse inverts the order — handy if you placed the slice(s) onthe wrong side.Band Saw Pro Numeric Panel and Pop-upsThe Actions pop-up lets you Reset the tool or Activate it tomake the slice.The Preset pop-up lets you apply the default settings for thetool, or one of up to 10 custom settings. A custom setting can becreated by selecting one of the Custom options on the Presetbutton, entering the settings for Enable Divide, Value to placethe relative position of one or more slices, the Operation pop-upto add or change the location of slices, and, where needed, byapplying Uniform, Mirror, or Reverse to set or fine-tune the finalversion of the slice(s). Press the space bar to accept the entriesand execute the slice, and the settings will also be saved as theoptions for the Custom setting that was selected.Clear will remove all slices and set it back to default.NOTE: The Band Saw tool (Multiply> Subdivide:More > Bandsaw) is similar to Band Saw Proin function, but is not interactive and includesa point selection option. Both tools are tailored for use onSubPatch objects in areas where you need more controlpoints.The Direction option determines the direction of the band and theslice. With a quad, there are only two directions to proceed andthese are described as Even or Odd. Auto is the default setting,wherein Bandsaw will pick the direction for you.Enable Divide activates the slices that you have set up. However,you can also use Bandsaw to just select the band of polygons bynot activating this option.The Divide Window shows the slices that you have set up for thecurrent operation. You can also make changes or additions in thiswindow using the Operation pop-up, discussed next. When thereare multiple slices shown in the window, the one shown is red isselected, and the ones show in blue are not selected.