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 +====== Absolute ======
 +Absolute mode generates a user-specified number of nodes.  Each node is given a random rotation around the parent and a random position between "Shared:First" and "Shared:Last."
  
 +Use this mode to create an exact number of nodes.  Trunks and roots are good typical uses for this generation mode.
 +
 +Each of this generation mode's properties is described below.
 +
 +== Number ==
 +The number of nodes generated.
 +
 +== Jumble ==
 +A variance is placed on each node's orientation in order to achieve a more natural and random appearance. 
 +
 +== Sweep ==
 +Specifies an arc around the parent node where nodes are eligible.
 +
 +== Roll ==
 +Each node is rotated this absolute amount from its computed angle.
 +
 +== Favor Splits ==
 +Positions the generated nodes on major bends or jinks.
 +
 +>**Hint:** This is useful when trying to recreate the natural look of a branch splitting.
 +
 +== Align style ==
 +When "Align" is enabled, generated nodes attempt to roll their initial orientation skyward as much as they can, according to the following options:
 +
 +^Individual|Each node rolls skyward independently.|
 +^Group|All of the nodes in the group roll skyward together.|
 +
 +== Align ==
 +This option toggles the skyward rolling behavior described above.
 +
 +==== Shared ====
 +The "Shared" properties are common to all generation modes and are documented [[generation_properties#Shared|here]].