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similar to the corresponding ones in the Gradient
Ramp map:
Note: Gradients are ordered from left to right. The
“next” flag is to the right of the current flag; the
“previous” flag is to the left.
Ease In—We ig hte d more t owar d the n e x t fl a g than
the c urrent flag.
Ease In Out—Weighted more toward the current
flag than the next flag.
Ease Out—Weighted more toward the previous flag
than the next flag.
Linear—Constant from one flag to the next.
(Default.)
Solid—No interpolation. Transitions are a sharp
line.
Texture—Assigns a map in place of a color. When
unselected, the flag turns blue to indicate a map
assignment.
Co lor—Click the color swatch to change the color
controlled by the selected flag.
Positi on—Shows the current position of the
selected flag. Use the spinners to reposition the
flag, or enter a value directly. Position is not
availableforthestartandendflags,becausethese
flags can’t be moved.
Animation k eys—Animation keys are created
by default for Color and Position, and the keys are
active, indicated by the green triangles next to the
Color and Position labels. You can turn these keys
offifyoudon’tintendtoanimatethegradient.
Swirl M ap
Material Editor > Maps rollout > Click a Map button. >
Material/Map Browser > Swirl
Swirl used to create the whir lp ool
Swirl is a 2D procedural map that generates
patterns s imi lar to t he swirls in two-flavor ice
creams. Like other two-color maps, either color
can be replaced with other maps, so it’s possible to
swirl marble with wood, for example.
See also
For functionality shared with other 2D maps, see:
Coordinates Rollout (2D) (page 2–1434)
Noise Rollout (2D) (page 2–1439)
Procedure
To crea te a S wir l-mapped mater i al :
1.
OpentheMaterialEditor,andchoosean
unused sample slot.
2. Close the Basic Parameters rollout, and open
the Maps rollout.
3. Turn on Diffuse Color. Click its Map button to
display the Material/Map Browser.
4. In the Browser list, click Swirl. The map appears
in the upper-left of the Browser window. Click
OK.