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Layer Weight Node
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   Layer Weight Node.


The *Layer Weight* node outputs a weight typically used for layering shaders with the *Mix Shader* node.


Inputs
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Blend
   Blend between the first and second shader.
Normal
   Input meant for plugging in bump or normal maps which will affect the output.


Properties
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This node has no properties.


Outputs
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Fresnel
   Dielectric Fresnel weight, useful for example for layering diffuse and
   glossy shaders to create a plastic material. This is like the Fresnel node,
   except that the input of this node is in the often more-convenient 0.0 to 1.0 range.
Facing
   Weight that blends from the first to the second shader
   as the surface goes from facing the viewer to viewing it at a grazing angle.