# Cutout

Cutout is used to create objects that do not require large geometry. For example, leaves, fences, grids, objects with holes.

For Cutout, you need to load a texture map, but it must be with an alpha channel and contain only black and white colors.

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You may set the Intensity parameter in the cutout mode. When you increase it, the edge of the alpha channel begins to lighten, and edge artifacts are eliminated.

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