Map Blend

The Map Blend node mixes two mapping chains.

• Weighted Blend: Interpolates between Chain A and Chain B.
• Masking: The blend weight itself can be driven by a Map, allowing for attribute-driven masking of effects.

Concept

Layering Use Map Blend to layer complex behaviors. For example, blend between a "Straight" growth pattern and a "Curly" growth pattern based on the height of the plant.

Inputs

• Input 0 — Map A The first map chain.
• Input 1 — Map B The second map chain.
• Input 2 — Weight Map (Optional) A map chain that drives the blend weight (0-1).
• Output — Resulting Map The blended value.

Parameters

Blend

• Weight: Global blend factor (0 = Map A, 1 = Map B). Multiplied by the Weight Map input if present.

Attributes

Does not directly consume attributes unless a Map is connected to the Weight input.

Workflow

1. Create two different map chains (e.g., one for "Order" and one for "Chaos").
2. Connect them to Map Blend.
3. Connect a third Map (mapped to u) to the Weight input.
4. The result transitions from Order to Chaos along the branch.

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