Merge

This multi-threaded node blends two MASH networks together.

MASH Merge

Merge Type

Determines the method used to merge MASH networks. Options include:

Crossfade: Fades from one network to the other.
Add: Adds the attributes of the child network to the parent network.
Subtract: Subtracts the attributes of the parent network from the child network.

Strength: Controls the amount of blending between networks. Lower values represent more child network influence.
Random Strength: Controls the amount of randomization added to the merge.
Step Strength: Turns the node's effect off one object at a time.
Strength Map: Determines the input file (2D texture, animated texture, etc) that controls the shape of this node's effect.
Map Projection Axis: Determines the axis along which the Strength Map is projected.
Map Helper: Displays the object being used to interactively place the Strength Map in the scene. You can right-click the field to create a new helper object (a plane) if none exists. You can also middle-drag a mesh into this field or right-click to connect a selected mesh. If a mesh is already connected, you can also right-click to break its connection or show it in the Outliner.
Note: For the best results, assign the same texture to both the Strength Map and the Map Helper (this automatically happens when creating a new helper object).

Merge Position, Merge Rotation, Merge Scale, Merge Id, Merge Visibility: Specifies which channels to merge between the two networks.
Parent Node: Displays the primary node for the merge operation.
Child Node: Displays the secondary node for the merge operation.
Connect Waiter/Merge node: Sets the Child Node to the currently selected Waiter / Merge node.