.. _bpy.types.ShaderNodeTangent:

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Tangent Node
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.. figure:: /images/render_cycles_nodes_types_input_tangent_node.png
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   Tangent Node.

The *Tangent* node generates a tangent direction for the Anisotropic BSDF.


Inputs
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This node has no inputs.


Properties
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Direction Type
   The tangent direction can be derived from a cylindrical projection around the X,
   Y, or Z axis (radial), or from a manually created UV Map for full control.


Outputs
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Tangent
   The tangent direction vector.