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# Vector Field from Gradient

## About this Block

**What it does:** The **Vector Field from Gradient** block creates a vector field from the gradient of a scalar field.

**Tips:**

* Use the field viewer (F) to view the vector field.

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Create a vector field from the gradient directions of a field.

### Inputs

| Name         | Type                                                               | Description                                             |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| Scalar field | [Scalar Field](../../../../block-documentation/types/scalar-field) | Field to get gradient from for vector field generation. |

### Outputs

| Type                                                               |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [Vector Field](../../../../block-documentation/types/vector-field) |