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Transform processing.separateField
The Separate Field node on the VFX Loom graph canvas.
Fig. 1 The Separate Field node in its resting, collapsed state on the VFX Loom graph canvas.

Overview

Splits a coordinate Field into strict X and Y component Fields.

Typed Field → X Field / Y Field separation without materializing an image. A disconnected field falls back to UV.

Category
Transform
Internal ID
processing.separateField
Version
VFX Loom 1.0

Inputs

InputTypeRequiredDefaultMeaning
field Field Required See the overview for the node's documented behavior.

Outputs

OutputTypeMeaning
x Field X component
y Field Y component

Usage

In practice

  • Use Separate Field when the graph needs Splits a coordinate Field into strict X and Y component Fields.
  • Typed Field → X Field / Y Field separation without materializing an image. A disconnected field falls back to UV.
  • Use it where the graph needs coordinate or image-space movement; keep sampling and edge policy aligned with the source artwork.