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 +====== Classic ======
 +Classic mode exists to support legacy models.  It should not be used on current models.  Favor [[genmode_interval|Interval]], [[genmode_phyllotaxy|Phyllotaxy]], and [[genmode_bifurcation|Bifurcation]] instead.
 +
 +==== Style ====
 +== Absolute == 
 +For __Generation: Frequency__ and __Steps: Number__, the exact value you enter will be set. 
 +
 +>**Example:** If __Generation: Frequency__ is 3, then 3 nodes will appear. If you then change the __Step: Number__ to 3, you will get 3 steps on the spine with 3 nodes in each step.
 +
 +== Relative ==
 +__Generation: Frequency__ and __Steps: Number__ values are computed based on the length of the parent node. 
 +
 +>**Example:** If __Generation: Style__ is set to relative, this integer becomes a floating point value and the actual number of nodes generated is computed based on the length of the parent. So, if both the __Generation: Frequency__ and the __Step: Number__ is set to 3, you will get 3 steps on the spine with 3 nodes in each step for the spine length value you have set. However, if the branches are shorter or longer, the node amount for __Generation: Frequency__ and __Step: Number__ may vary: fewer nodes for a short spine length and more nodes for a longer spine length.
 +
 +== Frequency ==
 +Sets the number of nodes generated
 +
 +=== Orientation ===
 +
 +== Alignment ==
 +Specifies how the local up axis aligns with the global up vector from the following options:
 +
 +^None | Nodes have a random orientation. |
 +^Align | The first node in each step is centered vertically on its parent. |
 +^Center Align | Each step is re-aligned so the Sweep range is centered vertically on its parent. |
 +
 +>**Note:** If 'Steps' are disabled, the initial generation angle is centered vertically on the parent node instead.
 +
 +== Balanced ==
 +Nodes can be balanced (equally spaced) radially by enabling this property. 
 +
 +>**Note:** Changing the __Generation: Frequency__ or __Generation: Step: Number__ properties will result in positional shifting in order to maintain equal spacing.
 +
 +== Offset ==
 +The computed angle for each node is offset [+/-] between 0 and this amount. 
 +
 +== Sweep ==
 +Defines the arc around the parent node where nodes are eligible.
 +
 +>**Note:** Balance is applied after the "Sweep" arc is defined.
 +
 +== Roll ==
 +Each node is rotated this absolute amount from its computed angle.
 +
 +=== Steps ===
 +==Enabled==
 +When enabled, nodes are grouped into lengthwise "steps" along the parent node. Balance, angle offset, and other properties will be applied per step.
 +
 +Each step contains approximately (Generation: Frequency ÷ Generation: Step: Number) branches.
 +
 +== Number ==
 +Determines the number of steps to distribute the computed frequency among.
 +
 +>**Note:** If __Generation: Style__ is set to relative, the actual number of steps generated is computed based on the length of the parent node.
 +
 +== Spread ==
 +The maximum amount of lengthwise node spacing allowed from the center of each step to its extents.
 +
 +== Roll ==
 +The amount each step is rolled relative to the previous step. 
 +
 +== Per Step Frequency ==
 +The number of nodes from the __Generation: Frequency__ value is created per step, rather than the frequency value being distributed among all the steps.
 +
 +==== Shared ====
 +The "Shared" properties are common to all generation modes and are documented [[generation_properties#Shared|here]].