Direct Transform
This is an alternative to the default Transformation 2D node, where you can control all inputs in an “absolute” way, contrary to what happens with the regular one.
In the default Transformation 2D node, the settings for scaling and rotation are not absolute, and do not relate to the 2D view directly. If you type in an Angle or Stretch value, you must Apply it, and can then not easily reset it. Best way to wipe the Rotation and Stretch settings is to reset it to default.
This Direct Transform node, instead, converts input values for Scale, Skew and Rotation to a 2×2 matrix, to be used by an internal Transformation 2D, allowing an “absolute” control for these channels.
Position channel goes direct, just negated, for a better feedback, and you can choose between Relative or Absolute translation.
This node is also useful if you know the exact values for those PSKR channels in order to get an accurate complex transformation.
More details in this “Substance 3D Tools” section, side by side with other resources.
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