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Marble Map 1483
Add Point flyout
Adds a Bezier corner point anywhere on the
graph line. The point makes a sharp angle when
move d.
Adds a Bezier smooth point anywhere on the
graph line. Handles attached to the point create
smooth cur ves when moved. On a Bezier smooth
point, you can move the point or either handle.
Delete Point—Removes selected points.
Reset Curves—Returnsgraphtoitsdefault,a
straig ht line between 0 and 1.
Marble Map
Material Editor > Maps rollout > Click a M a p button. >
Material/Map B rowser > Marble
Marble map used for the balusters
The Marble map produces a marbled surface with
colored veins against a colored background. A
third color is automatically generated.
Note: Another way to create marble is to use the
Perlin Marble Map (page 2–1487)
.
See also
For functionality shared with other 3D maps, see
Coordinates Rollout (3D) (page 2–1472)
.
Procedures
To create a Marble map:
1.
Clickamapbuttontoassignamap.
2. Choose Marble in the Material/Map Browser,
and then click OK.
ToadjustthesizeofMarbleveins:
• In the Marble Parameters rollout, change the
Sizevaluetochangetheoverallscaleofthevein
pattern, and change Vein Width to change the
width of veins relative to the overall scale.
ThelargertheSizevalue,thewidertheveins.
The larger the Vein Width va lue, the more veins
appear relative to the overall pattern.
To change vein color:
1.
In the Marble Parameters rollout, click a color
swatch to display the
Color Selector (p age
1–157)
.
2. Adjust the color.
3. Click Close to dismiss the dialog.
To use a map for a vein:
• In the Marble Parameters rollout, click a map
button to assign a map to a color .
To swap the t wo vein colors:
• In the Marble Parameters rollout, click Swap.
To a dju st mappi ng coordina tes:
• In the Coordinates rollout, adjust Offset, Tiling,
or Angle.