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Version 3.13 | Published March 28, 2019 ©

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

Image Mask Properties

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  • Image: Placeholder for image.

  • Blend: Blends the image with the object.

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

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

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

    • Screen: Sizes the image mask to the screen. If the object is moved, it moves while the image mask stays fixed.

    • Object: Sizes the image mask to the object. If the object is moved, the image mask moves with it.

  • Wrap:

    • Repeat: Applies the image mask multiple times on the screen or object.

    • Clamp: Applies the image mask once on the screen or object.

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

  • Invert: Inverts the image.

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

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