Fractal Architect 5 Help Index

Histogram Panel


Applies to:FA 5

Histogram Panel

This panel displays the fractal’s histogram, which is a key rendering component data structure created by the Flame algorithm. This panel is informative only, but can be used to diagnose rendering problems with troublesome fractals.

Histogram Panel
Histogram Panel

Histogram Statistics

Max Hits
The greatest number of hits seen at one pixel.
Average Hits
The average number of hits per pixel.
Total Hits
The total number of hits on image.
# of Iterations
The total number of iterations for this image.
% Retained
Percent of iterations resulting in a hit.
Batches
Number of render batches done so far.
Actual Quality
Actual render quality for # of batches done so far.
Histogram Statistics
Histogram Statistics

Inspecting Hits at Specific Pixels

The red cross-hair cursor can be placed by clicking with the mouse on the image. The directional arrow keys can be used to move the cursor around a single pixel per press. Holding the Shift key down while moving the cursor, will move the cursor at 10 pixels per press.

The pixel on the image with the maximum number of hits is shown as a blue cross-hair.

Specific Pixel Info

Cursor location
The position of the cursor on the image.
Hits at Cursor
The number of hitsat that location.
Color at Cursor
The color that pixel will be in the final image.