Questions tagged [geometry]
Questions pertaining to creating, generating or editing an objects geometry. Object geometry is defined by editing and creating the location and rotation of vertices, edges, and faces.
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How to cycle through set amount of numbers and loop using geometry nodes?
I've been working on a 'digital stopmotion' setup using geometry nodes, it basically cycles through some selected objects to create a stop-motion effect. Currently, it goes through these 5 objects to ...
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Combining geometry proximity nodes with cloth sim problem
I'm trying to create something like this simple mograph animation, where cards rise up in proximity with another object and slightly bend:
I'm trying to do so by combining cloth and geometry nodes, I'...
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How to shade a mesh according to UV distortion / mesh size?
I'm trying to create a reasonably-accurate article of clothing for a character. Unfortunately, cloth simulation is... very challenging for this particular case, and while I am using some simulation as ...
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randomize scattering geo nodes
I'm trying to scatter a collection of buildings ontop scattered cubes across a plane. The issue im having is that every cube is using the same points i think? So the scattering becomes very repetitive....
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Node tree adding profiles on some edges of a plane
Trying to get a node tree capable of adding different profiles along specific sides of plane objects.
This current rendering was obtained by copying edges in edit mode then making distinct objects ...
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How can I convert a shader displacement to a texture map?
I'm looking to convert the distortion and noise nodes into a mesh that I can sculpt/transfer over to unity to use as a landscape for a game I'm working on, but every suggestion I've found elsewhere ...
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Offsetting Objects Along a Curve Perpendicular to the Curve Geometry Nodes
I have an objects along a curve geometry nodes setup and I would like to randomly offset the objects perpendicular to the curve without effecting the Z axis...I guess you could say scattering along a ...
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How to slow down and optimize fluid animation for a collision animation
I have a scene where a fluid flow object(a plane) is emitting fluids which is then affecting the main object. I am trying to animate the entire scene, but the animation is so fast I can hardly catch ...
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Inflated an object into itself
I have a helmet with horns, I wanted bigger horns, inflated in sculpt mode and it caused overlapping geometry. Normally I have solved this but it's not playing ball this time.
I've tried Limited ...
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Geo Nodes: Applying an image over multiple instancess, but texture needs to "stick" to each instance
So I want to create something similar to a flipboard at an airport, so basically I use a grid object as my base and a texture stretching over all instances. Initially I used Texture coordinates using ...
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How to put white road markings on the asphalt of a highway in Geometry Nodes
I ask this question in relation to my previous question on this topic: link here
This was resolved by Quellenform (many thanks!), but now I am encountering another problem:
When the road/curve is ...
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How to make a golden isosceles triangle spiral/fractal, and its associated scaffold, with iterable depth?
Any way to control the fractal depth while having both the spiral and the triangular scaffold as separate objects so that they can be manipulated together or separately.
I'm interested in this exact ...
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How can i make instances on faces real (single) objects?
I need every track element separated. How can i make this?
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How to model repeating pyramid pattern shrinking in the center?
An object was created that repeats, narrows towards the center. There is an animation.
I'm graduating please help
I found this model on youtube
This model is based on the "Golden Ratio"
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How to fix this?
I am a neophyte to Blender, currently working on a pair of woman boots starting from a Cube.
During modelling process, I need to create an opening on the mesh front and therefore I deleted an edge ...
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Low poly models for buildings creation
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I'm currently working on a project that includes an extensive library of high poly building models. The web engine in which we are planning to operate them seems not to handle such a large ...
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Is there a way to make object always face the active camera or just viewport with geometry nodes? [duplicate]
Is there a way to make an object always rotate towards 3D view or active camera using geometry nodes without manually choosing targets, so it would work with multiple cameras in you scene?
I saw the ...
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Bevel ruins the geometry instead of creating new one
I tried to bevel an edge, but it acts weirdly, snapping the nearby point.
The wireframe shows that everything is ok, but the shading looks like a complete mess.
I'm a total newbie, so I think I'm ...
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How would I make a "wavy" layers pattern onto a wall?
So i need to try to achive this kind of pattern on the wall. Is it even possible to make this pattern without maybe modeling it? I thought about array with curve modifier, but i cant make this kind of ...
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Best way to model armor plate shin guard like the attached picture?
I was wondering what the best approach to modeling the armor plates like the given picture. I've tried to box model it but I'm not getting similar results. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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Polygon shape with smooth curved face
I am trying to make a polygon shape (hexagon) with a curved face, but I can't smooth out the actual edges of the mesh. . On the left is the mesh before (Shade smooth). On the right is the result I am ...
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How to rotate individual instances in GN based on the value in Edit Mode?
I'm looking for a way to rotate individual instances in GN with a collection of multiple objects and access each instance to have more control over rotations while maintaining the procedural dimension ...
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How do I transform a set of vertices into a hexagon shape
I'm new to Blender and I've been trying to attempt to create a low-poly character and I came across this speed build video where one was able to instantly transform a set of vertices into a hexagon ...
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Is there any GLobal Subdivision Option for Cycles render engine?
I am using Blender 3.5.1, and I am not able to find Global subdivision option.
I am using Cycles render engine.
For example I need to apply subdivision on all Geo's without adding Subdivision Modifier....
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Object -> Set origin operators
Why are operators Object -> Set Origin -> "Origin to Geometry" and ...
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Moving a point of a line with Geometry Nodes
I have a line with a start and end point.
I need to move the initial point of a variable distance but always following the direction of the line.
If there any Node that allows you to do that easily?
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Getting the vertex values for a point
I'm trying to get all vertex values from a bounding box.
For each one, I'm using this
Is this going to return the correct X/Y/Z for the vertex at position 'index'?
I'm on 3.5 and the values it's ...
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Geometry Nodes: Is there a way to add a vertex on all intersecting edges?
Similar to what is done with auto-merge function as seen here:
This is the start with the curved corners I have
Here I delete the edges that are at a certain angle + very short
Here I extrude the ...
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Geometry Nodes: Is it possible to turn rounded corners into sharp corners?
Basically I have some SVG drawings that don't have perfect sharp corners. Sometimes it's at a slight angle or rounded. Is there a way to get them to be a perfect 90° angle or something similar so that ...
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How to turn a trim sheet (plane) into an image that I can use to UV map the details (i.e., the geometry) onto faces of another object? [duplicate]
I have taken a plane and modeled it into a pattern that I would like to be able to apply as a little detail, i.e., trim, to other objects. I have not applied any textures or materials to it; I simply ...
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Is there a way to use distribute points on faces/volume on animated geometry?
I like to animate geometry using noise texture/scenetime and then set position in the offset but when I do this the points will randomly change every frame unlike with mesh to points which works with ...
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Rendering boolean Object in Cycles (problem!!) blender 3.6
I modeled a building using boolean, but when i render it, it shows many problems.
I tried gpu, cpu, experimental version of cycles, but it seems nothing works.
I uploaded the file, thanks for your ...
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Recreating Surface from Curve Network in Geometry Nodes
Many CAD programs (for example: Rhino, Moi, FreeCad) have command Surface from Curve Network, which create mesh from separate curves, like in bellow images:
This command work for many shapes, from ...
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Geometry Node Raycast - ignore occluded faces
This is based off Chris P's Frustrum culling, and is part of a larger project. I've broken it down to this example as this is the simplest failure case I can think of.
I've got a set up where I ray ...
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Fibonacci Spiral curve with Geometry Nodes?
I've seen a few posts about creating a "golden spiral" with python but have so far failed at being able to convert the math and code in those posts into a geometry node tree that works.
I'd ...
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Change wireframe modifier to only show rings
I use geometry nodes to create a cylinder, deform it with a noise texture and then add the wireframe modifier. What I want to achieve is (given the cylinder is in Z direction)that I have wireframe ...
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Vertex Group in Geometry nodes set to another object
I am trying to use Geometry nodes to control the position of a vertex group I have. I am able to recall the group and I am able to move it but I want the vertex group to be assigned to either a point ...
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Object Parenting in Geometry Nodes
Lets say that I create three (3) cubes, side by side, in Geometry Nodes. Now, I want to make the center cube parent to the others. Is this possible? I am not seeing an option to parent in Geometry ...
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Morph between two objects along the curve (geometry nodes)
I have two objects with the same number of vertices. I need to array them along the curve but the first object has to morph into the second one evenly during the array. So each next copy will be ...
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Upwards pointing Normals in Geometry Nodes in world coordinates (when object ist rotated)
I would like to get the same thing done in Geometry Nodes as was done here in Shading.
I want to create points only on the faces pointing upwards. This should also be the case when the object is ...
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Proximity based merging and smart array
I'm an architect and archviz-guy (archicad+twinmotion+photoshop). recently i got into blender to extend on my knowledge and realize more complex structures. unfortunately even after searching the net ...
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Is it possible to imitate cartoon shading with only geometry?
I'm trying to create meshes for ue5 and I want to stylize it wit outlines. For now I'm using prepared textures and post processing for that purpose:
Thanks to nanite, geometry became extremely cheap ...
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How do I consolidate a Sketcher line construct?
I have created a Sketcher sketch like that:
But I can't get it to become filled as I planned to:
Did I mess it up in such a way that it can't be used, or is there any way to still achieve what I ...
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Is it possible to replicate a "Limited Dissolve" function with Geometry nodes?
Is it possible to replicate a Limited Dissolve function with Geometry nodes?
Basically I want to be able to "clean" up a model of unnecessary edges etc.
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How to read custom properties from alembic after import?
I need import alembic file and this file have custom attributes on it, How to read these attributes as properties in blender?
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Sticky tape around stuff
I tried few tutorials , followed some tips on the subject , tried shinrkwrap / simulation / modeling / geometry nodes / editing / curves but i can never achieve the effects i want because of my lack ...
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Intersecting Boolean Not Working
I used to use C4D, but have moved to blender since it is free. I am trying to recreate a 3D printing project I had done in C4D but am struggling. (I am using Mac btw. Idk if that’s important)
I am ...
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Geonodes question: Is there a way to straighten slightly curved curves?
I am importing a traced SVG file of a maze.
It imports fine and looks okay but in some areas I have slightly curved areas. Is there a way to make them more straight in geometry nodes?
Ideally with a ...
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Geonodes Question: Is there a way to extrude the endpoint of a mesh line or curve in the tangent direction?
For example if I have a curve or mesh line with many points in a shape of a snaker and I want it to extrude the end point along the same direction as the last edge.
I saw that there is a curve tangent ...
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How can I make a dashed line on a road that completely follows a curve?
I want to create a dashed line in the middle of a road which follows a curve using Geometry Nodes.
The problem in my current setup is that the individual 'dashes" don"t follow the curve ...
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