stupid question about multishift

[aSkeptic]

What is the practical difference between bevel and multishift? When I first found multshift I expected it to be like smooth shift except it would have the ability to contract points along the edges of a group of polygons. But instead it does that to each and every single polygon just like a bevel. So another part of my question is, what would be an advantage of using multishift over bevel or smooth shift seeing as how similar they appear to be?

[zippitt]

When using the multishift tool be sure to turn on the numeric options, from there you will find the grouping option.

[Tobian]

The numeric panel also opens up a huge number of other options, like the type of shift and inset you want, and the ability to load and save shifts, which is very handy!

[meshpig]

MS does both simultaneously; advantage being bevel and smooth shift are separate:)

[aSkeptic]

Thanks for the replies! I didn't see the grouping button. do'h! :)

[bethel]

Can anyone tell me where the multishift button is? For the life of me, I can't find it.

iMAC OSX 10.5 LW 9.3.1

Thanks

[Hopper]

Can anyone tell me where the multishift button is? For the life of me, I can't find it.
Multiply tab right above Extender Plus ... that's where mine is. Are you using standard menu layout or studio ?

[bethel]

Thank you so much. How could I have missed that??? Senior moment.. Thanks again