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Version 3.9.1 | Published December 13, 2017 ©

Image Mask

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The Image Mask plug-in applies a mask to an image using other images (e.g. an alpha image).

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Note: This plug-in is located in: Built Ins -> Shader -> Effects

This section contains information on the following topics:

Image Mask Properties

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  • Image: Placeholder for image.

  • Blend: Blend the image with the object.

  • Position X, Y %: Set the position of the mask in percentage for the screen or object.

  • Scale X, Y %: Set the size of the mask in percentage for the screen or object.

  • Fit: Select the size of the image mask to the screen or the object:

    • Screen: The image mask is sized to the screen. If the object is moved it will move while the image mask stays fixed.

    • Object: The image mask is sized to the object. If the object is moved the image mask will move with it.

  • Wrap:

    • Repeat: The image mask is applied multiple times on the screen or object.

    • Clamp: The image mask is applied once on the screen or object.

  • Mask Aspect: Set the aspect of the image mask to the screen or the object.

  • Invert: Inverts the image.

  • Alpha only: Enable the alpha channel for the image (for example, an RGBA image).

  • Soft Mask: Apply a soft mask (available when Fit is set to Screen).