# Set DNA Expression

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```
/**
 * Node that sets/modifies a facial expression in a MetaHuman DNA asset.
 * 
 * Updates the combined blendshape result for a specific expression,
 * computing the necessary individual blendshape changes.
 * 
 * Usage:
 * 1. Connect DNA asset and modified expression mesh
 * 2. Select expression name
 * 3. Click Apply to update DNA
 */
```

| Parameter                                                   | Description                                             |
| ----------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p>ExpressionName</p><p><code>string</code></p>             | Selected Expression. Must be valid.                     |
| <p>Insert Missing Attributes</p><p><code>boolean</code></p> | Wether to insert missing attributes in bone transforms. |

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