This component is obsolete and its use in filters is not recommended. Use the recent version of the component.
The Profile Gradient component generates a gradient defined by two colors (Color 1 and Color 2). The transition between the colors is determined by the Profile curve. This is a map component, it can be located in the Gradients category on the Components Bar. Profile Gradient is a discrete component: any filter that uses it is automatically classed as a discrete filter. This component can output HDR colors.
Color 1 and 2: Map Inputs (HDR)
These two parameters define the key colors of the gradient. When a map component is connected to any of these inputs, its output is 'seen through' the area of the corresponding color. These inputs can accept HDR colors.
Offset: Map Input
Shifts the entire gradient horizontally or vertically, depending on the value of the Rotate parameter. The values range from 0 to 100, measured as a percentage of the global parameter Size. For example, if Size is 600 pixels, Offset is 10, and Rotate is 0, the gradient will start at the 60th pixel to the right from the image border. Since Offset is a map input, its value can be controlled separately for different image areas by connecting a map component to this input.
Specifies the direction of the gradient. When Rotate is 0, the gradient is oriented horizontally, with the colors arranged from left to right. Rotate of 90 rotates the gradient by 90 degrees clockwise, so that the colors are arranged vertically, from top to bottom. Rotate of 180 rotates the gradient by 180 degrees clockwise, relative to the position of Rotate of 0. Rotate of 270 rotates the gradient by 270 degrees clockwise, relative to the position of Rotate of 0.
Specifies how many times the gradient is repeated. The actual number of repetitions within the output image is also affected by the global parameter Size and the image dimensions (width or height, depending on the Rotate parameter). For example, when Repeat is 3, Size is 600 pixels and the image width is 1200 pixels, the pattern will be repeated 6 times within the image width.
When turned on, mirrors the gradient along its middle axis so that it becomes a Color 1 to Color 2 to Color 1 gradient instead of the default Color 1 to Color 2 gradient. If Repeat is greater than 1, the mirroring is applied to each period of the gradient.
Profile: Curve Input
Determines the transition between the colors of the gradient. Four predefined transitions are available: Linear, Smooth, Reflected Linear, Reflected Smooth. To customize the transition, connect a curve component to this input.
