Normal constraint

Normal constraint

In animation, a constraint that keeps an object’s orientation so that it aligns with the normal vectors of a NURBS or polygonal surface (mesh). Normal constraints are useful for keeping an object oriented as it travels across a surface that has a unique, complex shape.

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Company: Autodesk
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