7.8. Spread

7.8. Spread
	7. Ruis Filters

7.8.1. Overview

Afbeelding 17.162. Example of applying the Spread filter

Original image

Filter “Spread” applied

The Spread filter swaps each pixel in the active layer or selection with another randomly chosen pixel by a user specified amount. It works on color transitions, not on plain color areas. No new color is introduced.

7.8.2. Activate the filter

You can find this filter through Filters → Noise → Spread….

7.8.3. Options

Afbeelding 17.163. “Spread” filter options

Presets, “Input Type”, Clipping, Blending Options, Preview, Split view

	Opmerking
	Deze opties staan beschreven in Paragraaf 2, “Algemene Eigenschappen”.

Horizontal, Vertical

You can set the distance that pixels will be moved along Horizontal and Vertical axis. The axis can be locked by clicking the Chain icon.

Random seed

Controls randomness of spreading. If the same random seed in the same situation is used, the filter produces exactly the same results. A different random seed produces different results. Random seed can be entered manually or generated randomly by pressing New Seed button.