# Butterfly

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![Sequencer Grid](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-LZS5yLMm9d_DYh-Rumv%2Fimage.png?generation=1581749171212367\&alt=media)

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The Butterfly effect creates seemingly random patterns of color swirling around, based on an initial set of parameters. This is very effective on a number of different types of models.

| **Options/Settings** | **Description**                                                                                                                   |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Colors**           | Rainbow or Palette can be selected.  If Palette is selected, then the colors from the Color selection window are used**.**   |
| **Style**            | Up to 10 different styles can be selected for the effect.                                                                         |
| **Bkgrd Chunks**     | Controls whether and how sections of black color are to be used between the colors.  Can be adjusted via the Value Curves options |
| **Bkgrd Skip**       | Used in conjunction with the background chunks to skip the black background.  Can be adjusted via the Value Curves options.       |
| **Speed**            | Controls the speed with which the effects change.  Can be adjusted via the Value Curves options                                   |
| **Direction**        | Controls whether the effect moves outwards or reverses direction.                                                                 |

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Butterfly style #2 generates radial patterns that look great on round models such as snowflakes, stars, globes, etc.
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The effect can be repeated on the same model with different colors, directions or timings, using layers and offsetting the position on the model.
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