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You can also use the Adjust Item tool to adjust this parameter using the onscreen controls.
For more information, see
Editing Generators Using Onscreen Controls .
1st Layer Strength: Sets the strength of the first layer of clouds. Values range from 0 to
1.
2nd Layer Strength: Sets the strength of the second layer of clouds. Values range from
0 to 1.
3rd Layer Strength: Sets the strength of the third layer of clouds. Values range from 0
to 1.
4th Layer Strength: Sets the strength of the fourth layer of clouds. Values range from 0
to 1.
HUD Controls
The HUD contains the following controls: Horizontal Scale, Vertical Scale, Speed, Gradient,
Method, 1st Layer Strength, 2nd Layer Strength, 3rd Layer Strength, and 4th Layer Strength.
Color Solid
The Color Solid generator creates a single-colored object. You can adjust the color of the
solid, as well as keyframe the color to create an animated texture of changing colors.
Default Color Solid generator Modified Color Solid generator
Note: When you want to create and animate a small, color-filled box or shape, use the
Shape tools to draw a vector-based shape rather than creating and masking a color solid.
This is more efficient in terms of processor time and workflow.
Parameters in the Inspector
Color: Sets the color. Use the disclosure triangle to display Red, Green, and Blue sliders
for more precise color selection.
HUD Controls
The HUD contains the following control: Color.
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