Changing the contour attribute profile

After creating a contour you can change how the attributes (such as color or line thickness) change. You might want a regular rate of change or a more pronounced change towards one end or the center.

To change the attribute profile

1. Create the contour - see Contouring objects.

2. In the Contour Tool click Attribute profile. This opens the profile dialog box.

3. You either select a predefined profile from the drop-down list or drag the sliders to create a custom profile. The top option in the drop-down list (the straight line) creates a regular rate of change.

When creating a custom profile:

Move the top slider towards:

-1 for more change at the outer edge of the contour.

+1 for more change at the inner edge.

Move the bottom slider towards:

-1 for more change in the center than at the edges.

+1 for more change at the edges.

Movies (not working in this version)

Using profiles

Using contours

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Related Topics

Contours

Contour Tool