Using the Explore tool

We can experiment with changing the Julia Seed values and other parameters to alter the image. 

In the past, parameter values were often chosen at random because it was difficult to anticipate 

what changes the values would effect. To solve this problem, Ultra Fractal 4 has the new Explore tool 

that makes choosing parameter values much easier and more fun. When you click in any parameter 

field that takes a numerical entry, two icons appear directly below the field.

Click the Explore button to start exploring. This opens the Explore window with a 

  rectangular coordinate grid.

Explore

You can also access both the 

Eyedropper and Explore tools by right 

clicking in any numerical parameter 

field.

As you move the mouse cursor over the grid, the Fractal 

Mode tool window shows what the fractal will look like if 

the value under the cursor is selected.

You can zoom in and out to decrease or increase the 

range of potential values with the Zoom In and Zoom 

Out buttons, or by typing a new range value. Simply 

drag the rulers to pan the window.

You can also zoom and pan in the 

Explore window by Shift dragging and 

Click to select a new value. Experiment with the Explore 

Ctrl dragging, like in the fractal window.

tool for a while until you are comfortable with it.

And remember that at any time, you can undo your 

changes by clicking Undo or Redo on the Edit menu.

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