The shortcut for the Coordinate node in Blender is Shift + C.
This shortcut will create a Coordinate node in your current node group or material.
The Coordinate node is a powerful tool for manipulating vectors and coordinates within your node setup. It allows you to access the X, Y, and Z components of a vector, as well as the W component, which is often used for scaling or other transformations.
Here are some examples of how you can use the Coordinate node:
- Access specific coordinate components: You can use the Coordinate node to access the X, Y, or Z component of a vector. This can be useful for manipulating individual components of a vector, such as scaling or translating an object along a specific axis.
- Create a gradient: You can use the Coordinate node to create a gradient by mapping the X, Y, or Z component of a vector to a color. This can be used for creating textures or other visual effects.
- Generate a position vector: You can use the Coordinate node to generate a position vector based on the object's location. This can be useful for creating effects that are based on the object's position in the scene.
