WCTC 2.4.2: Default State
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the practical steps involved in setting up a project in WorkLink Create, focusing on the default state and its practical application in maintaining references and consistency throughout the authoring process. The module discusses the following:
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Introduction:
- Overview of the practical steps to set up a project in WorkLink Create for easier, smoother, and faster authoring.
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Optimization Recap:
- Recap of the optimization process applied to the battery box model, covering complexity, detail, functionality, and aesthetics.
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Default State in WorkLink Create:
- Explanation of the default state as the stage for a sequence, with practical application in the primary sequence of the project.
- Identification of the default state with a star icon and its significance in maintaining references.
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Default State References:
- Demonstration of the green icon indicating an object's reference to the default state.
- Differentiation between green and red icons, showcasing objects unique to specific steps.
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Making Changes in Default State:
- Practical demonstration of making changes in the default state and observing their propagation to related steps.
- Example of rotating an object in step three without overwriting previous changes made in step two.
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Object Properties and Syncing:
- Explanation of the green lines in object properties indicating alignment with the default state.
- Practical use of the sync with default state icon to revert changes and maintain consistency.
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Restoring from Default State:
- Demonstration of the "restore from default state" option in the step hierarchy, recovering accidentally deleted models.
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Conclusion:
- Recap of the practical demonstration of the default state's functionality and its role in maintaining project consistency.
- Practical understanding of how changes in the default state affect related steps.