This gradient interpolates linearly between two linked textures or two values.

How Does It Work?

LINEAR GRADIENT blends between two discreet values (colors, percents, or bumps) or two linked textures to create a smooth gradient. The Blend Function parameter defaults to a linear blend between the values or textures, but you may modify the blend by linking to a Generator.

Hints!

The percent versions of these gradient components are often extremely useful when they're used as controls for other textures. Many components from the Noise and Natural classes work best when their control parameters are linked to smoothly varying textures, such as LINEAR GRADIENT (or another of the gradients). For example, if you link the Clouds component's Puff Size parameter to a percent-type LINEAR GRADIENT, the clouds will dissipate along the direction of the gradient.

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