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Computer aided design software.

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halo

Software; CAD

In rendering, the simulation of a bright ring surrounding a light source. See also optical FX node.

handle

Software; CAD

In general, an icon displayed in the workspace that you can use to manipulate objects.

handle vector

Software; CAD

In animation, the line drawn from the start joint to the IK handle’s end effector.

handle wire

Software; CAD

In animation, the line that runs through all the joints and bones in a joint chain controlled by the IK handle.

hardware render

Software; CAD

An interactive rendering method that uses the capabilities of a computer’s graphics card to create lighting and texturing effects.

helix

Software; CAD

A three-dimensional spiral shape resembling a spring. That is, a curve in three dimensional space that lies on a cylinder, so that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant.

hidden attribute

Software; CAD

An attribute that does not show up in the Maya user interface. For example, it will not be shown in the Attribute Editor. The hidden state of an attribute can be set using MEL or the API.