Formula parameters

The bottom pane on the various tabs of the 

Layer Properties tool window

 shows parameters that are 

specific to the selected transformation, fractal formula, or coloring algorithm. There are six types of 

parameters:

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Complex parameters consist of a real and an imaginary value. They appear as two input 

boxes labeled with "(Re)" and "(Im)" after the name of the parameter. Right click one of the 

input boxes to open a menu with additional options.

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Floating point parameters specify a single floating point value (such as  0.2 or 3.14).

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Integer parameters specify an integer value (such as  2 or 3).

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Enumerated parameters appear as a drop down box. They are typically used to select one 

of various behaviors, or to choose between a number of options.

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Color parameters specify a color and are typically used only by 

direct coloring algorithms

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They appear as a color swatch. Click it to adjust the color. Right click it to open a menu with 

additional options.

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Boolean parameters appear as a checkbox. They are used to turn options on or off.

Many formulas require a bit of experimentation with the parameters to learn how to use them. For 

new users, it is best to stick to the 

standard formulas

 and learn how to use these first.

Some formulas (such as the standard formulas) contain additional help. To access it, click 

  the Help button.

To copy the formula settings (including parameter values) between layers, click the More 

  button, and then click Copy or Paste.

To reset all parameters to their default values, click the More button, and then click Reset 

  Parameters.

In some formulas, such as 

Orbit Traps

, parameters are divided into groups by headings.

You can collapse and expand the heading and the parameters below it by clicking on the arrow 

button. Right click the heading for a menu with commands to collapse and expand all headings.

Notes

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Most formulas contain help for individual parameters. Make sure the 

Fractal Mode

 tool 

window is visible and hover the mouse cursor over a parameter to see its help text, if one 

exists.

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You can easily copy complex values from one parameter to another. Right click a complex 

parameter and click Copy Complex Value or Paste Complex Value. You can also copy 

coordinates between the Location tab and a complex parameter in this way. To copy a color 

parameter, right click it and click Copy or Paste.

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