This method allows you to create a gray scale image.

Parameter

Description

Pattern

Select the desired pattern for the gray scale image here.

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Uniform

All pixels have an identical gray/color value.

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2D Gray Scale Vertical

The gray scale runs from top to bottom, starting with the gray value selected in parameter Min. Gray Value.

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2D Gray Scale Horizontal

The gray scale runs from left to right, starting with the gray value selected in parameter Min. Gray Value.

Width

Set the desired width of the output image in pixels using the slider or the input field.

Height

Set the desired height of the output image in pixels using the slider or the input field.

Min. Gray Value

Set the minimum gray value of the gray scale using the slider or input field.

Max. Gray Value

Set the maximum gray value of the gray scale using the slider or input field.

Pixel Type

Select the desired pixel type here.

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8 Bit B/W

The output image is a monochrome image whose integer gray values can be in the range of 0 to 255.

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16 Bit B/W

The output image is a monochrome image whose integer gray values can be in the range of 0 to 65535.

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24 Bit RGB

The output image is a color image whose integer color values in the channels Red, Green, Blue can be in the range of 0 to 255.

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48 Bit RGB

The output image is a color image, with integer color values in the color channels Red, Green, Blue can be in the range of 0 to 65535.