Keyword node

Description

You can use a Keyword node to create branches or shader variants that reference Keywords on the Blackboard.

Based on the Keyword's definition, the node either generates shader variants or dynamic branches. For more information, refer to Declare shader keywords.

The appearance of a Keyword node, including its available ports, changes based on the Keyword it references and its definition.

Creating new Keyword Nodes

Because each Keyword node references a specific Keyword, you must first define at least one Keyword on the Blackboard. Drag a Keyword from the Blackboard to the workspace to make a Keyword node that corresponds to that Keyword.

You can also right-click anywhere on the workspace, and use the Create Node menu to make a new Keyword node. Under Keywords, there is a list of Keywords that you defined on the Blackboard. Click on a Keyword in that list to create a corresponding Keyword node.