Attribute Node

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Attribute Node.

The Attribute node allows you to retrieve attributes attached to an object or mesh.

Inputs

This node has no inputs.

Properties

Name

Name of the attribute. Currently, the following are the most important ones that you will need to know:

Vertex Color Layers
These can be retrieved this by their names.
Density
Gives a scalar defining the density of any smoke inside the Smoke Domain.
Flame
Gives a scalar defining the density of any fire inside the Smoke Domain. All three outputs are the same.
Color
Gives the color of the smoke inside the Smoke Domain. The color and vector outputs are the same. The Factor output is an average of the channels.
Ocean Foam
Gives a scalar define where foam might appear when using an Ocean Modifier. This depends on the name you give this property.

See also

For a full list of options see This Tread on the Blender Stack Exchange.

Outputs

Color
RGB color interpolated from the attribute.
Vector
XYZ vector interpolated from the attribute.
Factor
Scalar value interpolated from the attribute.