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title: "Star"
url: "https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/html/NET_MAXON_PATTERN_NODE_SHAPE_STAR.html"
section_path: "The Node Editor > The individual Assets > Material Generator > Star"
element_id: "NET_MAXON_PATTERN_NODE_SHAPE_STAR"
description: "This page describes the Star shape node of the classic node materials in Cinema 4D. It draws star shapes with variable spike count and length — softenable …"
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# Star

> **Note:** **What is it about?**
>
> This page describes the **Star shape node** of the classic node materials in **Cinema 4D**. It draws star shapes with variable spike count and length — softenable like the Circle node, for badges and pattern accents.

![Image: 042183.jpg](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/042183.jpg)\
The Star Node can be used to create spiked structures. The outer contours can be softened on the outside or inside as desired.

This Node is used to create star-shaped structures with a variable number of spikes whose length can be defined. The shape can also be softened. Otherwise, these settings reflect those of the [Circle](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/html/NET_MAXON_PATTERN_NODE_SHAPE_CIRCLE.html.md) Node.