The Constant Value Node simply outputs a single, static constant value. This is typically most useful in computation graphs, in conjunction with Add, Multiply, etc. Nodes. Additionally, the Constant Value Node is also useful as a configurable param for custom Nodes, where it can optionally show up as a numeric param field on the properties panel.
Settings
Value
Sets the output value constant.
Expose as param
If enabled, the Constant Value Node will show up as an editable numeric setting on the parent Subpatch Node’s properties panel. This includes custom Nodes, which makes the Constant Value Node useful for making custom Nodes configurable from the outside. When enabled, the Constant Value Node will show 2 more settings: Order and Dividers.
Order
Sets the Constant Value Node’s appearance order when used in a subpatch (e.g. a Subpatch Node). Affects both input order, and the Constant Value Node’s appearance order on the properties panel. Lower values appear first. Has no effect when used outside a subpatch.
Dividers
Adds dividers when the Constant ValueNode appears on the properties panel of a subpatch (e.g. Subpatch Node). This setting is visual, and has no effect on the output.
Outputs
Value Output
A control signal output containing the value specified by the Value setting. This output is always constant, which enables constant folding in connected destination Nodes that support it.
Similar Nodes
- Knob Node – also emits a constant value, with the ability of editing it with a circular slider, directly from the node object.