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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Trace visualisation in 3D - how to wrap curves onto a 3D mesh
Dear Stack Exchange Community,
i'm trying to achieve the following effect with curves:
Source of this image is here:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/57143191/Visualizing-Concepts-in-Houdini-...
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How can curves be converted to meshes?
Is is possible to remove the curves and only have the mesh of a tree that was created with the saplings add-on?
I'd like to apply a decimate modifier to have a few low-poly trees, but this doesn't ...
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What is the fastest way to add vertices to a curve at a specific point?
For example, in inkscape you can double click to add a new control vertex:
Is there a way to do that in Blender?
The closest thing I have found so far is CtrlLMB, but it just adds an unconnected ...
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Extrude along path
Is there a way to extrude an object or shape along a path/curve, so you get a solid object? For example, a rectangle shape along a curve to get a long bendy sidewalk.
I feel this was in an older ...
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Model a simple 3D spiral shape?
I need to model a simple spiral shape. I imagine the best way to do this is with curves, but I am unsure how to create a perfect spiral shape with curves. What's the best/easiest way to make a spiral ...
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How can I convert an SVG to a mesh?
In Blender, extruding and beveling of SVG imported objects, works very well when they are still bezier objects, but the conversion of a SVG path to a mesh is very ugly, with a lot of unnecessary ...
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Organic yet accurate modeling with the golden spiral
Foreword
First off, let me say that I am profoundly amazed at the orderliness in nature. If you haven't heard about the Fibonacci sequence (0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ...), you should check it out.
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How can I duplicate a mesh along a curve?
I want to outline a curve in the form of text with a mesh (UV-sphere, cube etc.). How can I do that while saving mesh geometry without using the Curve modifier?
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Can blender export 2D curves to svg?
Is it possible to convert/export 2D curves to an svg?
I know you could render it to a raster image and then convert it with inkscape/potrace, but it would be nice ...
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Make a 3D tube with a Bézier curve?
How can I make a Bézier curve into a 3D-noodle-like structure (like a tube)?
When I try, it keeps turning out like a rectangle with corners.
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How do I prevent object distortion when applying a curve modifier?
This is the profile of the object I'd like to wrap...
Here is the object's profile after being wrapped...
Is it possible to prevent the distortion? The following post here: http://blenderartists.org/...
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How to cut an object along a curve?
I want to divide this model into separate pieces to prepare it for the next stage of a project. The divide needs to be made down a curved line (which I hope is visible in picture).
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I figured out ...
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How to achieve this spline and particle effect
does someone have any idea of how to achieve the following effect in Blender?
the source of this file is http://www.rawandrendered.com/camp-2016-titles
I tried to apply curves to a deformed surface, ...
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Snake Defensive Display animation
How one would approach this specific snake motion in Blender as shown in reference:
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The position of the snake visibly remains almost static while the body parts ...
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Convert Curves to Grease Pencil?
I'd like to know if there's a way/add-on to convert curves to Grease Pencil strokes? I know you can convert in the other direction, but I can't find anything to create Grease Pencil strokes from ...
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