On the previous page we learned how to set the various parameters in the Drag Mode options and then using the drag technique in the left view window, change the image dramatically by dragging it. In this section we will cover using random changes to generate new image forms and holon combinations.

In the image below you will see several icons below the Drag Mode Box. Hold your mouse cursor directly over each button to see the info dialog box for that button. Note that the buttons are "Randomize sequences for selected holons" ; "Zero constrained values" ; "Toggle centering" ; "Align Linear" ; "Align cyclic" and "New geometric fractal".

The Randomize button ( rabbit-in-the-hat icon ) generates random sequences for the selected holons from whatever parameter is set in the Drag Mode box. To change ALL parameters set it to Morph (or Metamorph). For instance, if you have Position selected in the Drag Mode box and then press the Random button it will randomly move the selected holon(s) to different positions. If you select Rotate then the randomize button will randomly change the rotational axis for the selected holon(s).

Don't forget to mark a memory spot or save your file prior to experimenting so that you can return to your previous image if you wish, otherwise it's history!

The icon to the right of the Randomize button is the Centering button. This will toggle the image from it's current position to the closest position to 0,0,0. By "toggling" back and forth you can get a different view. Try it! Try us also using the Align Linear and Cyclic buttons and observe the changes. These are pretty self explanatory so I won't expand on those!   ;-)

At the bottom left is the New Geometric Fractal button. Note, this is not for editing an existing image but will randomly generate an entirely new set of holons! Don't do this unless you have already saved the image you have been working on!

There is also a button for Zero Constrained Values. To observe this option select one of the parameters in the Constraints box, check the Absolute box and then click on the Zero Contraint Values button. This is for "over-riding" the 3D effect to a 2D plane (on some images). Laymans explanation! Refer to the help file for more detailed info.

I have included several examples below using the techniques I have been demonstrating. The first image is one we previously created in this tutorial and I am using as a strating point for the following images.

The next image is using the Constrained Value button ( XY parameter ) from the previous base image.

Using the various parameters in the Drag Mode box in combination with the Randomize button created the following images from this same set of holons.