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Procedural 3D Modeling Using Geometry Nodes in Blender

You're reading from   Procedural 3D Modeling Using Geometry Nodes in Blender Discover the node-based workflow for physics-based and procedural modeling using Blender 4.5 LTS

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Published in Oct 2025
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781836203018
Length 428 pages
Edition 2nd Edition
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Preface
1. Part I: Familiarizing Yourself with the Node System
2. An Introduction to Geometry Nodes FREE CHAPTER 3. Understanding the Functionality of Basic Nodes 4. Must-Have Add-Ons for Building Node Trees 5. Part II: Creating a Mesh in the Geometry Nodes System
6. Making Use of Node Primitives 7. Distributing Instances onto a Mesh 8. Working with the Spreadsheet in Blender 9. Creating and Modifying Text in the Geometry Node Editor 10. Part III: Modifying Meshes and Curves in the Geometry Nodes System
11. Editing Curves with Nodes 12. Manipulating Mesh Using Geometry Nodes 13. Part IV: Hands-On Projects Involving Advanced Workflow Techniques
14. Creating a Procedural Plant Generator 15. Creating a Procedural Brick Wall Generator 16. Constructing a Procedural LED Panel 17. Part V: Best Practices to Improve Your Workflow
18. Tips and Tricks for the Geometry Node Editor 19. Troubleshooting the Most Common Problems in Geometry Nodes 20. Part VI: Familiarizing with the Simulation Zone
21. Introduction to the Simulation Zone 22. Experimenting with Points in the Simulation Zone 23. Creating a Procedural Fountain Using Points 24. Baking in the Geometry Node Editor 25. Part VIII: Intermediate Exercises to Improve Your Workflow
26. Simulating Bugs Crawling on Objects 27. Creating a Shrinkwrapping Simulation 28. Common Issues Users Experience with Simulation Zone 29. Unlock Your Book’s Exclusive Benefits 30. Other Books You May Enjoy
31. Index

Exploring mesh nodes

Let’s start by explaining the nodes you’ll need the most – the nodes to manipulate mesh. These are used to modify the mesh you are working with. In this section, we will go over the most basic ones you might have to use with any Geometry Nodes project.

The Subdivision Surface node

We are all familiar with the Subdivision Surface modifier. In the Geometry Node editor, there’s a node for that.

Figure 2.1: Subdivision Surface node

To easily explain this node, we will be comparing it to the modifier. Under the Subdivision Surface node, the input node called Mesh refers to the mesh you give the node to process. The Level integer value refers to the iterations of subdivision, just as the modifier offers. The next values you’ll see on the node aren’t values we see on the modifier. These are Creasing Values. These define how much the mesh should be affected by the Subdivision Surface modifier. As you can see by the diamond node...

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