Similar to subdivision surfaces CPS is capable of creating a hires object from a lores mesh. Modification of the base geometry is transferred to the hires mesh interactively. Based on this functionality later versions included functions to mirror and stitch the resulting proxy mesh automatically to ease handling of symmetrical models. For realtime models one can do without subdivision functionality and use i.e. only mirroring and triangulation of the proxy object.

CPS' user interface was designed for both professionals and newcomer to access polygon modeling functions easily and quickly. In the CPS Control window several polyong modeling, display and selection functions were put together in a compact form among other things. Further shortcuts for functions partly hidden or only accessible using MEL commands are available via right click menus. The CPS Toolbox is a floating shelf window the user can customize with frequently used functions.

CPS soon found great acceptance in Maya's community and is a essential tool for many Maya user worldwide. Among other things CPS has been used in several film productions for character and prop modeling.

For further information about the CPS toolset have a look at the tools section. Here you can find out more about using CPS for facial animation.