Inputs
Here you can input the geometry to the Node to which the Edge Loops should be adapted.
The function can be limited to an edge selection, which you can connect here. Otherwise an existing active edge selection can also be applied to the geometry automatically.
Here you can, for example, use the name of a selection in quotation marks that you want to read out, e.g., "MySelection". Otherwise, the default entry will use an active selection on the geometry.
You can also use special keywords and logical operations here to create a new selection from scratch or a combination of already saved selections. The following keywords and operations can be used:
- Default: This term causes an active selection currently present on the geometry to be used. If no selection is active, all points will be used.
- odd: This term is used to select all elements that have an odd index number.
- even: This term is used to select all elements that have an even index number.
- all: This selects all elements of the selected type.
- hidden: Selects the hidden elements of the geometry.
- Name of a saved selection: If you enter the name of a saved selection in quotation marks, this selection will be read and used. To use a combination of a saved selection and another keyword or selection, use quotation marks with the selection name.
- Index numbers: You can also use index numbers directly, just as you are used to from the Index Array From String Node.
- Mathematical and logical operations: Mathematical or logical operations can be used to combine selections. Using the string odd – "center" for instance selects all odd elements and then subtracts the selection that has been stored by the name "center". You can use +, -, & (logical and), | (logical or) as well as a comma to combine multiple selections or index sequences.
This can be used to set the degree of curvature to run through the neighboring edge loops.
The function of the Node can be restricted via this angle. If neighboring regions are discovered that lie at angles to one another that are larger than defined here, a separate Fallback mode will be offered for these regions.
The option ensures even spacing between the selected edge pulls.
The selected edge loops are arranged along a straight line.
Where no closed edge loops have been detected or the Maximum Angle is exceeded, the following setting is used:
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None: No curvature is created, only a linear progression in the area in question.
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Edge: The first and last edge loops' position define the end points and tangents of the spline that controls the course and curvature of the edge arrangement.
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Normals: The surface Normals are evaluated and a corresponding spline curve will be interpolated. In this mode, the directions of the Normals will also be used for moving the edge points perpendicularly to the spline path. This lets you easily deform that part of the geometry with a bulge.