Aspect
DerivePalette node
AspectWhich way a slope faces, as a compass bearing: 0 north, 0.25 east, 0.5 south, 0.75 west. Drives sun-facing and shade-facing material differences.
Inputs
1In
inHeightfieldRequired
Outputs
1Out
outHeightfield
Parameters
0This node has no editable parameters.
When to use
Feed it the final or near-final heightfield and use the result as a procedural mask or material driver.
Example connection:
Final height → Aspect → Range/Adjust → Blend · Mask
Notes
This node participates only when its result is connected to an evaluated preview or Build Map path.