Adding a Path node

This node is used to generate pseudo-random paths. The main use is the creation of rivers, but there are certainly other possible uses.

To add a mask Path node, right-click in the Graph Editor and select Create Node  > Mask Generation  > Path or use the keyboard shortcut N-M-P-A (Node Mask PAth).

Double click on the node to open its parameters:

Editing a Path node

To edit the Path node:

  • Mask size: Set the Height, Width, and Quad size of the mask or select a size preset from the list.
  • The Scale parameter is used to define the scale of the path. Use the slider to set the value (small value in the left image; large value in the right image):
  • The Detail parameter allows you to add more or less details. Use the slider to set the value (small details value in the left image; medium details value in the middle; large details value in the right image).
  • The Thickness parameter allows you to adjust the thickness of the path (thin in the left image; thick in the right image).
  • The Seed parameter allows you to choose a random profile for the path: each new value gives a new path.
    Different values are available from 1 to 1 000 000.

Parameters

Parameter Use
Size Sets the size of the path.
Scale Defines the scale of the path.
Details Adds more or less details to the path.
Thickness Determines the thickness of the path.
Seed Determines random profile for the path.

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