Compix Persona - Manual (Page 47)

Chapter 2 Object Design
Document No: 2.3.004 Revision: 2.0 Updated: 3/21/2012
Texture
Gradation Styles
Gradation Angle Adjustment
Types of Gradation
Angle : 90
X = 20
Y = 50
X = -40
Y = 0 Angle : 25
X = -60
Y = -60 Angle : 111
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Use Texture : Activates texture mapping.
Mix Color : Applies color or gradation on an image.
Environment : Enables environmental mapping on a 3D object.
Open Image : Open an image as a mapping source. TGA, WIN, BMP,
PNG, GIF, PCX, JPG, and PSD are supported.
Blend : PSD, TIFF, TGA, and PNG are supported for Alpha or No Blend.
Color Key : Pick a color from an image to apply an alpha key. The Color
Key should be selected in the Blend list. Click and drag the mouse cursor and
release it on a color within the Edit Window to apply.
Mapping Preview : Displays a preview of the image (mapping source).
Offset : Adjust the position of the image on a 3D object (mapping source).
Tiling : Sets the number of tiles to be mapped onto a 3D object.
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Tip
When the [Use Gradation] button is active, the [Color]
and [Swatch] tabs cannot be used to choose colors.
Be sure that [Use Gradation] is inactive in order to use
these tabs.
Common Options of Gradation and Texture
Gradation effects appear over the entire object.
Gradation effects appear on each letter.
Inactive
Active
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