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--- software:touch_designer [2025/12/09 17:39] – [Select Strategy] mh
+++ software:touch_designer [2026/01/05 17:50] (current) – [TOP FX Chains] mh
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 You can also drag an entire CHOP into a CHOP to TOP operator to reference it.
-Alternatively, you can right click in the parameter window for the CHOP -> Copy Parameter and then in the destination parameter right click -> Paste Reference
+Alternatively, you can right click in the parameter window for the CHOP → Copy Parameter and then in the destination parameter right click → Paste Reference
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   * ''absTime.seconds'' → time in seconds.
   * ''me.digits'' → returns numeric suffix of OP name. Combine with math expression (e.g. ''* -5'') to increment or decrement a parameter as you copy/paste (useful for **Cache Select** building a trail effect for example).
+  * ''me.parent().width'' or ''.height'' → resolution width/height of the parent comp
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 This converts video streams into usable data for interactivity.
 ===== Common Techniques =====
+==== Animating Noise ====
+  * Create a Noise TOP
+  * Animate transform Z with absTime.seconds*[SPEED]
 ==== Feedback Loops ====
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   * Keep heavy FX at low resolution.
+==== Resize nodes ====
+When the resolution of a node is changed, clicking the arrow to resize the node will resize it down to the new ratio.
 ===== Creative Notes =====
   * Repetition of simple forms builds complex visuals.