Questions tagged [bezier-curves]
A Curve is an object that is expressed in terms of mathematical functions, rather than as a series of points such as vertices. Use this tag for any questions pertaining to the "Curve" Object type in blender. Use this tag for questions about curve object types in Blender.
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How can I change the orientation of geometry node instances on curve points, so they wrap around the surface of a mesh?
I have a circular spiral curve, and am using geometry nodes to instance a "rhinestone" mesh along the points of this spiral curve. I want to change the orientation of the rhinestones, so ...
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How can I optimize my animation in Blender to include special lighting like shadows? [closed]
I am working on a greenhouse model for one of my school projects. I have already created the camera path along which I want the camera to follow. I now want to add lighting at certain points and ...
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How can I optimize a character animation that uses procedural lighting (shadows)? [closed]
I’m working on a short animation in Blender that includes a greenhouse model. I want to include lighting at certain points to make shadows making it more realistic
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How to Create Volumetric Y2K-Style Lines on a Model? Shrinkwrap Issues (Beginner Question)
I’m fairly new to Blender, and I’ve never worked with this type of modeling before. I’m trying to create volumetric decorative Y2K-style lines on my 3D model — smooth, rounded, embossed shapes that ...
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Doubled and incorrectly oriented instances in geo node array
I'm trying to get an array of objects that follow and rotate with a curve using geo nodes. This issue first started when I added the two math nodes after the spline parameter node since this is the ...
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Are there some ways of controlling smooth appearance of Bevelled curve without converting it to mesh?
I have simple rectangular curve to which I Apply a half circle curve as a Bevel>Object. So I have this:
If I shade flat; no surprise all is sharp edges. If I shade smooth; all is smooth.
I would ...
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How to extrude a curve along an axis (like Spin) using Geometry Nodes?
I have a curve and need to create a water drop shape by extruding it along an axis using Geometry Nodes. Essentially, I want to achieve the same effect as the Spin tool, but entirely within Geometry ...
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Uneven curve tilt
I'm struggling with the tilt of a curve. The quadrilateral bevel depth is slightly spiralling along the length of the curve.
What I'm looking for is a single tilt along the whole length of the curve ...
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Grease Pencil Export Issue Curve Converted to GP Not Exporting as SVG/PDF
I am trying to export a .SVG or .PDF of a Grease Pencil object generated with Geometry Nodes, but I have run into a problem.
Here is the situation:
I start with a curve and use Geometry Nodes to ...
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Object following a curve
I have a curve, a reference object and a sphere. I would like the sphere to move to the same x-position of the reference object, every time when I move the reference.
However the sphere always have ...
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Snapping curve handle to another handle
I would like to move a handle of a curve so that i have everywhere straight corners.
So I would snap the selected handle moving it by Y axis till handle nr 1 and along X axis till it snaps with ...
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Metaball as Instances in Geometry Nodes, thought parenting it on another object and instancing this object instead
I'm trying to create an animation using metaball and geometry nodes.
But when instancing it straight into the geometry nodes, the metaball won't have the effect they usually have. I could do that in ...
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4.5.3 curve display edit mode
I'm controlling a curve taper with another curve object and the display whilst in edit mode is something I haven't seen before.
In the attached simplified .blend containing only the curve in question, ...
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Is it possible to create a perfectly proportioned spiral using curves? [duplicate]
without using third-party add-ons.
Top view should be equal to a circle. Side view should be equal to a sine
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Make a mesh plane scale around a curve based on the x and z position of an empty using drivers
I am trying to make a mesh plane scale around a curve circle (a clock face) using a driver to scale the mesh based on the x and z position of an empty. IE: as I move the empty in a circular motion ...
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How to Create a Single Curved Street That Splits Into Two Roads Using Curves in Blender
I’m working on a Blender project and I need help creating a street layout using curves.
Here’s what I want to achieve:
The street starts as a single road.
It has a curve (a bend) along the path.
At a ...
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Fillet of curve edges is not circular
I am using Blender mostly for CAD like purposes.
But when I am building pipes I encounter issues when I want to create fillets in the edges.
The fillets, that are created by the "Curve Tools"...
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spline parameter not working with set curve radius
Spline parameter is broken in blender 4.5.1 LTS for mac.
You can see that in the first screenshot. I have saved the project and opened in blender 4.4.3 and it works. From there I have saved it and re ...
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Spreading out curve branches as it hits a surface
I'm trying to replicate kelp that grows past the water surface spreading out in all different directions, but only if it's tall enough. This is for a bigger render I'm doing.
I've tried using the ...
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How to displace a curve along its normal, without it crossing itself, forming a loop? [duplicate]
Displacing curves along their normals with even minor curvature often results in the curve deforming, often crossing itself into a loop.
How can I prevent that, smoothing the curve so that it doesn't ...
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How to make curve handles identical between matching endpoints in Geometry Nodes?
How to make curve handles identical between matching endpoints in Geometry Nodes (single pass, no Repeat Zone)?
I have a road spline and a mask that separates intersections from road segments, which ...
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Quick and easy way to reduce the number of vertices in this "curve to mesh" shape?
I made the following 2D shape to control a bone. I started with a curve & then converted to mesh.
When I converted to mesh, there were many more vertices than necessary along the upper edge, as ...
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How to add circle width to a curve on a grid using nodes?
I'm a 2D motion designer new to blender and am figuring things out as I go - would appreciate any input!
I'm trying to create a scene with roots coming out of a block of soil - I've gotten pretty far ...
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How to align one object (fence) with respect to another object (landscape) in geometry nodes
I have made two objects in geometry nodes (GN):
I took a plane in view port. I increased its size by 20 and then scale it. In Edit Mode, I applied subdivisions two times, first with 10 and then with ...
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"Best" or easiest way to create a highlight edge on the just inside of the outter parts of text
I need to create these outlines on top of the text that it shows here in this 2D logo I'm trying to make in blender so I can animate it later or turn it into 3D. I'm still pretty new and all I can ...
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