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Gradient Texture Node
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.. figure:: /images/render_cycles_nodes_textures_gradient-texture.png
   :align: right

   Gradient Texture Node.


The *Gradient Texture* node is used a gradient texture.


Inputs
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Vector
   Texture coordinate to sample texture at;
   defaults to Generated texture coordinates if the socket is left unconnected.


Properties
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Type
   The gradient can be *Linear*, *Quadratic*, *Easing*, *Diagonal*,
   *Spherical*, *Quadratic Sphere* or *Radial*.


Outputs
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Color
   Texture color output.
Factor
   Texture intensity output.


Examples
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.. figure:: /images/cycles_nodes_tex_gradient_example.jpg
   :width: 200px

   Gradient texture using object coordinates.