The Edit Layer tab of the Edit Curve dialog allows the currently selected layer to be modified. A layer can be selected from the Layers section.
The Edit Layer tab is divided into four sections:
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Defines the basic curve generated by this layer before any of the Remap section's modifications are applied to it. |
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Specifies how this curve will be blended into any layers that are underneath it. |
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Modifies the curve created by the Generate section in a variety of ways. |
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Provides a preview of the layer. |
Many of the properties found in this tab can be in either numeric or curve-mapped modes. When curve-mapped, a property will assume a different value over each part of the curve in accordance to a sub-curve used to map the property.
In this example the Amplitude property is mapped with a simple upward-sloping line. Amplitude
will therefore assume a value of 0 at the beginning of the curve and a value of 100 at the end.
Here's what the curve-mapped Amplitude would look like applied to a sine wave.
As you can see, the wave's amplitude increases steadily over the course of the curve.
In the Layers section curve-mapped properties are represented as sub-layers. They can be selected for editing
like any other layer, although they can't be rearranged by dragging since they are attached to their parent layer.