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Taper Factor: Controls the amount that selected points are tapered (as a percentage) along the current Active Axis. Use the ControlChannel to control how the taper amplitude is distributed along the Active Axis.

Displace X, Y, Z: Controls which of the selected points’ coordinates will be scaled to create the Taper effect.

OK: Closes the tool, with alterations intact..

Cancel: Closes the tool, canceling any alterations.

Set: Makes any alterations permanent, and leaves the tool open, ready for further use.

The Taper tool also includes a standard Origin Tab, allowing you to set the Origin point around which points are tapered.