Method
This node shades particles based on their distance from a shape. The shape type is chosen using the Distance Mode parameter. Distance from the chosen shape is then calculated and a falloff function is used to produce a value that is used for shading. The distance calculation may be inverted so that the shading result is greater when further away from the shape.
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Transform
| Name |
Description |
| Position X |
Position x in local space |
| Position Y |
Position y in local space |
| Position Z |
Position z in local space |
| Rotation Heading |
Rotation around y axis in local space |
| Rotation Pitch |
Rotation around x axis in local space |
| Rotation Bank |
Rotation around z axis in local space |
| Scale X |
Scale along the x axis in local space |
| Scale Y |
Scale along the y axis in local space |
| Scale Z |
Scale along the z axis in local space |
Inherit Transform Channels
Toggle which transform channels should be inherited. By default, all are on.
Attributes
| Name |
Description |
| Distance Mode |
Choose what shape the particles are calculated to be a distance from.
- Point, a point is used.
- Line, a line is used.
- Plane, a plane is used.
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| Radius |
Outer radius for which the particles will no longer be coloured. |
| Inner Radius |
Inner radius for which the particles will be coloured at their max. |
| Falloff Power |
How quickly the gradient changes from the inner radius to the outer radius. |
| Colour |
Change the colour of the particles as they spawn. |
| Invert Distance |
toggle whether the calculation is done for inside or outside the inner radius. |
| Blend Mode |
Choose how the particle colours blend to the source colours |
| Blend Amount |
Control how much the shader affects the particles. |
Inputs
| Name |
Description |
Typical Node Input |
| Position Node |
Overrides the transform of the shape used to calculate the distance. |
Null |
| Affected Emitters |
Choose which emitters can be affected by the affector. |
Primitive Emitter |
| Transform Modifier |
Links all transform properties to the input node. |
Null |
| Target Node |
Always faces the x-axis towards the inputs anchor point. |
Null |
| Local Transform Override |
Override the transformation values of the node, relative to its parent. |
Null |
Outputs
The outputs section for this node is currently being worked on.
