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2D Maps

2D Maps are two-dimensional images that are typically mapped onto the surface of geometric objects, or used as environment maps to create a background for the scene. The simplest 2D maps are bitmaps; other kinds of 2D maps are generated procedurally.

Topics in this section
  • Coordinates Rollout (2D)
    Adjusts coordinate parameters to move a map relative to the surface of the object to which it is applied as well as other effects.
  • Noise Rollout (2D)
    Adds random noise to the appearance of a material. Noise randomly alters pixel-level UV mapping by applying a fractal noise function.
  • Autodesk Bitmap for Autodesk Materials
    A bitmap provided as a map for many Autodesk Materials.
  • Bitmap 2D Map
    Applies the selected bitmapped image as a texture map.
  • Camera Map Per Pixel Map
    Projects a map from a camera to aid in 2D matte painting: Render a scene, adjust using an image-editing application, and then use the resulting image as a matte projected onto 3D geometry.
  • Checker Map
    Applies a two-color checkerboard pattern to the material. Checker maps are 2D procedural maps, with the default a pattern of black and white squares. The component checkers can be either colors or maps.
  • Gradient Map
    Applies a color gradient to a material using two or three colors.
  • Gradient Ramp Map
    Applies a highly customizable multi-color gradient that can be animated.
  • Multi Tile Map
    The Multi Tile map allows multiple texture tiles to be loaded into the UV editor at the same time.
  • Normal Bump Map
    Applies a texture-baked Normals map to a material.
  • Shape Map
    Uses splines to create graphical textures that can be animated.
  • Substance Map
    Applies Substance parametric textures optimized for exporting to game engines.
  • Substance2 Map
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  • Swirl Map
    Applies a swirling pattern to a material.
  • Text Map
    Creates textures using text.
  • Texture Object Mask
  • Tiles Map
    Applies colors or maps as tiles on a material.
  • Vector Map
    Applies vector-based graphics including animations as textures for objects.
Parent topic: Maps and Shaders

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