Pixel Tree "Group" vs Tree Model - different aspect ratio with graphics

[Tory Street Lights]

Maybe a terminology problem here, can anyone explain the difference in reaction/aspect ratio when graphics are applied to a group vs a model. 

For example, My mega tree appears on the sequencing screen & setup screen as being inside a group I have called "Pixel Mega Tree", it also appears as "Tree 2", for want of a better term on it's own. The only model inside the "Pixel Mega Tree" group is the "Tree 2" model.

My question is, ?? why do I see a big difference in aspect ratio when I put a graphic/picture on either the group or the model  when sequencing ??  The handling of a number of effects is completely different as well so I have discovered, so I guess it is part and parcel of the software design.  So which way should I apply graphics  :-) or is it just what ever looks best to me, I guess there will be a good reason for one way or the other  :-)

Please, I am not criticising the software, I am still getting my head around its use, about 200 hrs up in sequencing now :-)

Terry 

[keithsw1111]

A group by default creates a buffer which is a matrix overlay on the models in your group. A tree model defaults to a flattened matrix of the tree. These are not the same so effects look different.

You do have some control though. When using your group you could use a different default buffer style including one of the per model default style. You can also cba age the buffer style on each and every effect you drop

[Tory Street Lights]

Thanks Keith, that is the conclusion I had come to.  Now that I have become aware of the issue it makes life a lot easier  :-)

You can also cba age the buffer style on each and every effect you drop

Sorry Keith, I don't understand what you mean - "Old Brain" problems in my case I guess  :-(

Cheers,

Terry

[keithsw1111]

Change the buffer style.

[Tory Street Lights]

Thanks Keith,  I will investigate  :-)

Have a "Quiet" weekend,

Cheers,

Terry