Inherits and Specializes

Now, let’s explore two more composition arcs in OpenUSD, the inherits and specializes arcs. In this lesson, Inherits and Specializes, we will:

• Define inherits and specializes, and explain their roles in USD composition.

• Experiment with inherits and specializes arcs using usdview and Python.

Here is an outline for this lesson:

• What Is Inherits?
• Exercise: Experimenting With Inherits
• What Is Specializes?
• Exercise: Experimenting With Specializes
• Encapsulation and Refinement
• Exercise: Experimenting With Encapsulation and Refinement