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Understanding CUE.NET gradients

DarthAffe edited this page 2015-11-14 15:14:10 +01:00

CUE.NET defines a gradient as a line on which each point represents a specific color.
Usually this color is calculated from either a set of GradientStops or any other function.

Please note that a gradient does not define any shape or something similar. It's just calculating a color for the specified offset on itself.
A gradient itself is therefore barely useful. That's where brushes come into play. Most of them get there color values provided by a gradient.

CUE.NET provides by default two gradients:

• Linear-Gradient
• Rainbow-Gradient

Of course you can always implement your own gradient.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
   1.1. What is CUE.NET?
   1.2. What can I do with CUE.NET?
   1.3. Projects using CUE.NET

2. Getting started
   2.1. Adding CUE.NET to a project
   2.2. Initializing CUE.NET
   2.3. Perform basic lighting
   2.4. Understanding CUE.NET ledgroups

3. Gradients
   3.1. Understanding CUE.NET gradients
   3.2. Linear Gradient
   3.3. Rainbow Gradient
   3.4. Implementing an own gradient

4. Brushes
   4.1. Understanding CUE.NET brushes
   4.2. Color-Corrections
   4.3. Solid-Color Brush
   4.4. Linear-Gradient Brush
   4.5. Radial-Gradient Brush
   4.6. Random-Color Brush
   4.7. Image-Brush
   4.8. Implementing an own brush

5. Effects
   5.1. Understanding CUE.NET effects
   5.2. Flash Effect
   5.3. Move-Gradient Effect
   5.4. Implementing an own effect

6. Tutorials

Please drop me a message if you find mistakes or inadequate descriptions in one of the pages here!