Mask Scatter
Scatter stamps randomly inside a mask image
intermediate
Since P00
Input Ports
Mask
Mask image used as the placement area
Stamp
Image placed at each point; uses a 1 px dot when not connected
Output Ports
Image
Scatter-placed image
Parameters
| Name | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Count | Int | 16 | Number of items to place |
| Seed | Int | 0 | Seed used to reproduce random placement |
| Threshold | Float | 0.5 | Treat mask values at or above this threshold as placement targets |
| Use Alpha | Bool | true | Use alpha instead of mask brightness for the test |
| Invert | Bool | false | Place items in the inverse mask area |
| Color | Color | White | Dot color used when no stamp is connected |
Overview
Scatter stamps randomly inside a mask image
Inputs and Outputs
Input Ports
- Mask
Image: Mask image used as the placement area - Stamp
Image: Image placed at each point; uses a 1 px dot when not connected
Output Ports
- Image
Image: Scatter-placed image
Key Parameters
| Name | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Count | Int | 16 | Number of items to place |
| Seed | Int | 0 | Seed used to reproduce random placement |
| Threshold | Float | 0.5 | Treat mask values at or above this threshold as placement targets |
| Use Alpha | Bool | true | Use alpha instead of mask brightness for the test |
| Invert | Bool | false | Place items in the inverse mask area |
| Color | Color | White | Dot color used when no stamp is connected |
Tips
- Does not place multiple items on the same pixel position
- Stamp images themselves may still overlap
- The output size matches the input mask image
When to Use
Use Mask Scatter when you need this operation to remain explicit, reusable, and easy to tune inside a PixPipeline node graph.
Notes
Connect compatible data types and preview the result while tuning this node. Parameter names and port names follow the PixPipeline UI.
💡 Tips
- •Does not place multiple items on the same pixel position
- •Stamp images themselves may still overlap
- •The output size matches the input mask image
Related Nodes
multipatheditor
pathmask
maskscatter
preview
pixelcanvas