Using 3D Mapping
It is possible to add more than one transformation to the 
same fractal layer, so let s do just that.
G     
Add the 3D Mapping transformation on top of 
Kaleidoscope.
Multiple transformations
The idea of the 3D Mapping transformation is to map the 
fractal layer onto a three dimensional surface. Let s first 
The 
3D Mapping
 transformation
use the default, Plane shape.
As you can see, our kaleidoscopic flower shape has been mapped onto the lower half of the fractal 
and the top half of the image is now black. This gives the effect of a floor extending toward the 
horizon. 
We can make this mapping shift to the top half of the image, to become more of a sky effect, by 
changing one of the transformation parameters. It is not immediately clear which of the parameters 
effects this change, so now is a good time to learn another way to get Help.
G     
Make sure the Fractal Mode tool window is 
visible, and move the mouse cursor over the 
different parameters for the 3D Mapping 
transformation.
The tool window will display a help text for the 
parameter currently under the mouse cursor. 
In this case, a little investigation tells us that the 
parameter we need to change in order to make our 
fractal appear in the "sky" is the Y Translation 
parameter. It is currently set to  0.5.
You can also click on the ? button in the 
title bar (in the upper right corner) of 
the Layer Properties tool window and 
G     
If we change that to 0.5, the fractal moves into 
the upper half of the image.
place your cursor over any parameter 
field or transformation setting. When 
you left click, a helpful hint for that 
particular parameter or setting will pop 
up on the screen.
Conscientious formula writers will 
provide helpful hints for their formulas  
parameters.
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