CSV/Table Read Modifier
Updated: 4 Dec 2023
Reads a value from a table cell for modifiers.
CSV/Table Read Modifier
Method #
This node reads in values from an imported table cell, and outputs it ready for use in a modifier system.
You can add tables in the Resource Panel via Interactive-> CSV/Text File
The output is a numeric value that can be further processed with other modifiers, or directly connected to a parameter in another node, using the operation method selected.
Parameters
These properties control the core behaviours of the node.
Parameter Details Current Value
Shows the current value of the effect. Cannot be directly changed.
CSV File
The table resource.
Read Index
In a 2D table, this is the column to be picked from. In a 1D list this is the index to pick.
Row Index
In a 2D table, this is the row to be picked from.
Selection Mode
- Index : A row of separated values.
- 2D - Column + Row : The more traditional table layout.
Scale
Adjust the scale/range of the modifier.
Modifier Operation
The operation to be performed on the targeted parameter.
- Add : Adds to the parameter value.
- Subtract : Subtracts from the parameter value.
- Multiply : Multiplies the parameter value.
- Replace : Replaces the parameter value.
The properties control the time at which the node is active. See Timeline for editing time segments.
Parameter Details Duration
Control the duration of the node’s time segment.
- Composition Duration : Use the length of the composition for the node’s time segment duration.
- Custom : Set a custom duration for the node’s time segment.
Node Time
The custom start and end time for the node.
Duration (Timecode)
The length of the node’s time segment (in time).
Duration (Frames)
The length of the node’s time segment (in frames).
Time Segment Enabled
Set whether the node’s time segment is enabled or not in the Timeline.
Inputs
These properties control the core behaviours of the node.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Value | Shows the current value of the effect. Cannot be directly changed. |
| CSV File | The table resource. |
| Read Index | In a 2D table, this is the column to be picked from. In a 1D list this is the index to pick. |
| Row Index | In a 2D table, this is the row to be picked from. |
| Selection Mode |
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| Scale | Adjust the scale/range of the modifier. |
| Modifier Operation |
The operation to be performed on the targeted parameter.
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The properties control the time at which the node is active. See Timeline for editing time segments.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration |
Control the duration of the node’s time segment.
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| Node Time | The custom start and end time for the node. |
| Duration (Timecode) | The length of the node’s time segment (in time). |
| Duration (Frames) | The length of the node’s time segment (in frames). |
| Time Segment Enabled | Set whether the node’s time segment is enabled or not in the Timeline. |
There are no inputs for this node.