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Scratches Node

Access: Nodes > Procedural > Pattern > Scratches

The Scratches node generates iterations of scratch-like lines in UV space. This node can be used to replicate scratches, creases and general wear on the surface of an object. The scratches node can be used as a height map to indent the pattern, a mask to scratch through to a material underneath, or both.

Scratches used as Height Map and Mask with Varying Parameters

Scratches Node Inputs

Position

The position for the scratches to be generated at. If nothing is input, this will default to world space.

Scratches Node Outputs

Output

Description

Output

This outputs the generated scratched pattern.

Scratches Node Properties

Scale

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A lower scale means an increased density of smaller scratches, and a higher scale means fewer and larger scratches.

 

Scale: 1 Scale: 10 Scale: 50

Octaves

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The scratches are applied in iterations rather than individual scratches. This value will determine the number of iterations to apply.

Octaves: 1 Octaves: 5 Octaves: 10

Increment

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The scale factor of each successive iteration.

Increment: 0.1 Increment: 1 Increment: 1.7

Width

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The width of the scratch lines.

Width: 0.1 Width: 0.5 Width: 1

Width Variation

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Higher values thin the scratch lines in a random fashion.

Width Variation: 0 Width Variation: 0.5 Width Variation: 1

Length Variation

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Higher values shorten the length of the scratch lines in a random fashion.

Length Variation: 0 Length Variation: 0.5 Length Variation: 1

Softness

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Controls the edge fade of the scratch lines. Lower values make the edges more crisp.

Softness: 0 Softness: 0.5 Softness: 1

Opacity

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The opacity of the scratches.

Opacity: 0.1 Opacity: 0.5 Opacity: 1

Smoothness

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Controls how smooth the edges of the scratch lines are by flattening jagged edges.

Smoothness: 0 Smoothness: 0.5 Smoothness: 1

Waviness

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Controls how jittery the path of the scratch lines appear by adding curves along the lines.

Waviness: 0 Waviness: 0.5 Waviness: 1

Waviness Scale

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Controls the scale of Waviness. Smaller values make the path of the scratch line jitter more frequently.

Waviness Scale: 1 Waviness Scale: 3 Waviness Scale: 5

Rotation

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Controls the alignment of the scratch lines.

Rotation: 2.1 Rotation: 2.2 Rotation: 2.3

Rotation Variation

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Controls how much each scratch line deviates from the Rotation value. Lower values bring all of the scratches into closer alignment.