.. _bpy.types.ShaderFxWave:

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Wave Distortion Visual Effect
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The *Wave Distortion* Visual applies a wavy effects to the object.


Options
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.. figure:: /images/grease-pencil_visual-effects_wave-distortion_panel.png
   :align: right

   Wave Distortion Effect.

Direction
   Sets horizontal or vertical direction for the waves.

Amplitude
   Controls the strength and the depth of the wave.

Period
   Controls the wave period. The time it takes to complete one cycle.

Phase
   Shifts the wave pattern over the Object.


Example
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.. list-table:: Wave Distortion Effect samples.

   * - .. figure:: /images/grease-pencil_visual-effects_wave-distortion_h10.png
          :width: 200px

          Amplitude: 10 (horizontal).

     - .. figure:: /images/grease-pencil_visual-effects_wave-distortion_h30.png
          :width: 200px

          Amplitude: 30 (horizontal).

     - .. figure:: /images/grease-pencil_visual-effects_wave-distortion_v10.png
          :width: 200px

          Amplitude: 10 (vertical).

     - .. figure:: /images/grease-pencil_visual-effects_wave-distortion_v30.png
          :width: 200px

          Amplitude: 30 (vertical).