Difference between RGB Nodes and 3 Channel RGB

[kmillecam]

Hi folks,

I'm setting up a custom model and noticed under the "string properties > string type" menu I have the option of selecting RGB Nodes or 3 Channel RGB.

Can someone help me understand the difference between these two options?

Thanks!
Kevin

[deplanche]

The first 6 of them (RGB nodes, etc) are when each node is controllable... often called a smart string.

The 3 channel RGB is when all the nodes are the same color... often called a dumb string.

[kmillecam]

Thanks for the explanation deplanche!