Distance
Distance
Use Distance to compute distance fields from features for controlled falloffs. It is useful for outlines, expansion masks, and procedural borders.
Availability
This node requires Pro.
Common uses
- Use analysis outputs as masks or support maps in blend chains.
- Pair with levels or threshold nodes to isolate useful map ranges.
Input ports
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mask -
source -
Usually expects a structured grayscale or height-like input.
Output ports
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out -
Outputs one or more analysis maps depending on node type.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Range or values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Distance | float | 0.25 | 0 to 1 |
| Distance | enum | euclidean | euclidean, manhattan, chebyshev |
| Combine | enum | combine | combine, source |
Behavior
- These nodes compute derived data from shape and height information.
- Outputs are often best consumed by downstream utility and mixing nodes.
Common mistakes
- Analysis nodes can be sensitive to noisy or low-contrast inputs.
- Map interpretation changes with downstream color-space assumptions.