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MPImage vs MPImage Basic

Updated on February 25, 2021
MPImageMPImage Basic
6 Shape Modes
Circle, Triangle, Rectangle, Pentagon, Hexagon, NStarPolygon
4 Shape Modes
Circle, Triangle, Rectangle, NStarPolygon
Has Gradient Effect Built-In
GPU based gradient effect with 3 gradient modes
Does not have Gradient Effect Built-In
You can use third-party UI Gradient solutions
DrawCalls Managed by the User
Usually, each MPImage Component takes one draw call. But Users can group multiple MPImages with shared materials and batch the draw calls.
DrawCalls are Self-Managed
Draw calls are automatically batched by reusing predefined materials based on the chosen shapes and settings. Draw call count will between 1 to 16 for any amount of MPimageBasic Components

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