Getting Starting with Diamond Gradient Tool

Geometry Parameters

Panel settings:

Horizontal axial distance – the horizontal axial distance between two panels.

Vertical axial distance – the vertical axial distance between two panels.

Number of panels in X direction and Number of panels in Y direction – sets the number of panels.

Panel gap – determines the distance between adjacent panels. The size of the panel is subtraction of the axial distance and the panel gap.

Diamond Gradient Panel Gap dimensions

Perforation settings:

Perforation density – adjusts the size of the perforations (higher density results in smaller openings). 

Curvature 1 and Curvature 2  – set the outline of the opening. A value of 0 results in a straight line, while higher values create curved outlines.

curvature adjustment of the panel outline

The distribution of perforations is controlled by the attractor, a curve that passes through marked points (green spheres). The largest/smallest openings will be along this curve. The attractor line can be adjusted by dragging and dropping points on the screen.

Attractor influence – determines whether the openings closest to the attractor curve will have the maximum or minimum size.

Falloff – controls how sharp or soft the transition between large and small holes is. A value of 1 creates the softest falloff, while 0 creates the sharpest falloff.

Remove smallest holes – additionally removes small holes. 

Falloff Parameter Adjustment of Diamond Gradient Panel: Soft to Sharp Transitions Between Hole Sizes

Diamond Gradient Panel Materials

Color – sets the color of the tin. You can use the color picker or input RGB values.

Attractor visibility – shows or hides control points.

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