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Step

The Posteriser. Creates hard transitions by comparing an input map to a threshold. Unlike the Threshold node, the Step node outputs a Float (0.0 or 1.0) rather than a Bool Mask.

Ports

PortTypeDirectionDescription
Input FloatInputThe source float map.
Output FloatOutputEither 0.0 or 1.0.

Logic

The Step node returns 1.0 for any cell where the input is greater than or equal to the threshold, and 0.0 otherwise.

Formula: (Input >= Threshold) ? 1.0 : 0.0

Parameters

  • Threshold: The cutoff value for the step transition.

Potential Use Cases

  • Hard Edges: Convert a smooth gradient into a sharp "cliff" edge for terrain.
  • Mask Preparation: Generate a float-based mask for use in Layer Blend nodes where a boolean mask cannot be connected directly.