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Excuse me, I have a cube, which has a curve modifier applied to it. I want to create a material that goes along the curved mesh, like this image below:

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Here is my setup, which doesn't work:

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Edit: Setup with Curve ...

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I hope my question makes sense.

Thank you so much Stay safe :)

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    $\begingroup$ for a circular shape you could us a Gradient node in Radial mode: blender.stackexchange.com/questions/200847/… ... if the curve is a more complicated shape I guess you need to apply the array and curve modifiers and use the UV otuput socket of the Texture Coordinate? $\endgroup$
    – moonboots
    Commented Nov 10, 2020 at 6:13
  • $\begingroup$ What is the purpose to use a Cube? You can use just a Curve blender.stackexchange.com/a/201466/2214 $\endgroup$
    – vklidu
    Commented Nov 10, 2020 at 8:09
  • $\begingroup$ @Ahmed, do you use an Array modifier? If so, apply it, also, use the Generated output socket of the Texture Coordinate $\endgroup$
    – moonboots
    Commented Nov 10, 2020 at 8:52
  • $\begingroup$ You don't have in your node tree "Separate XYZ" node. If you want to go with Mapping node you have to setup there Rotate 90/135/0 and Scale X -3 or what ever that fits. $\endgroup$
    – vklidu
    Commented Nov 10, 2020 at 18:18
  • $\begingroup$ What is the question now? Seems to be OK, when you switch to Render mode view it is there as expected. Changing X Scale moves colours (also nice effect with plugged Y. With your "Constant I just noticed - distances between control point matters. If you r looking for even distribution independent on curve's control points you would have to use curve (with even distribution) deformed by curve (your current) I will post it later if needed. Please delete your comments, chatting is not allowed here. If you have something important move it via edit into your question post. Thank you $\endgroup$
    – vklidu
    Commented Nov 11, 2020 at 9:16

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If you dont mind you can use just a Curve.

Shape

  • add Curve Circle, in edit mode Rotate 45, Duplicate and move 2.8 on X axis
  • select all vertices switch handles to Free V and delete from both circles the center segment
  • select end points and press F to connect

To get even distribution of colors you need to evenly distribut a curve's control points, that is not right now, but you can add another curve object - straight like, subdivide several times and deform this curve by previously shaped curve.

  • Add some stickness to curve (tube) - go to Properties editor > Object Data > Geometry > Bevel > Depth
  • It is better to keep curve in type Shape > 2D and Fill > None
  • Add Curve modifier (ensure origins both objects are at the same place)
  • Moving along X axis will move along shape

2.7x Material

  • Plug UV Texture Coordinate socket into Separate XYZ node
    and use X socket to lug into ColorRamp
  • Enable under Properties editor > Object Data > Texture Space > Use UV for mapping.

To see material switch to Rendered type view mode.

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2.9x Material
is like here, you don't have to worry about UV in curve properties, it is set by default.

Notes:
Changing X Location will move gradient along curve. enter image description here

Changing X Scale in Mapping node will change gradient scale. enter image description here

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    $\begingroup$ Thank you so much for your detailed answer :) $\endgroup$
    – Ahmed
    Commented Nov 11, 2020 at 13:02
  • $\begingroup$ @Ahmed Great it helped, just since you marekd as accepted, you should change the title to something neutral (mesh/curve) because you are asking a way with mesh and I aswered about curve. So dont get others confused. Thank you $\endgroup$
    – vklidu
    Commented Nov 11, 2020 at 13:38
  • $\begingroup$ amazing work flow but how do i use it with textures rather than colors. $\endgroup$
    – Jo xXx
    Commented Dec 25, 2023 at 10:10
  • $\begingroup$ Thanks :) ... Sorry I don't know what are you asking for? If you didnt find answer on this site ask a new Question. Image texture on curve is used in the same way, just without Separate XYZ node ... imgur.com/Sm82HRU $\endgroup$
    – vklidu
    Commented Dec 25, 2023 at 17:45

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