Cineversity

Hello

I’m interested in using splines to create volumes so I can “paint” with splines and then mesh the result.  However the “tubes” that are created with the volume mesher don’t seem to have the ability to be tapered.
Is there a way to maybe do this with fields?

I’m working on creating an object like this
https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/10/Mycelium-Chair-by-Studio-Eric-Klarenbeek-Dezeen.jpg

Hopefully that explains the idea?

Thanks!

Hi Alex,

There are several ways to get this result. I have attached a way of working with Splines and the Volume Builder/Mesher:

The project file and screen capture [01]
https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/I2ELjYlWetff5jtLnlI3aDc40TdPl2j8Gi16qMMlrGh

This introduces a method [rnd(1)] that allows for a quick definition of the surface. The same can be done with the “Scale Spline GUI” of the Sweep object.

Another way would be to use a Scale Rail in a Sweep Object, which leaves the “Scale Spline GUI” for other adjustments, like the ends, for example. The Intermediate Points of the Splines will determine the detailing.

Project file [11]
https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/jPnbXQIqNKWrk55Qs2eckSokN4qp2pUiAiVGky3GElf

OR just deform the Scale.Rail [21]
https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/dHedmvljCGkuQ5QlQ5Cn76qjheocNKT4Xrw5z06w5cg

Let me know if there is a question.

All the best

Ha!  I never tried the Scale Rail appproach, super interesting!  And the first option is also great…

Thanks for all this!  Definitely know how to approach this now.

Alex, I’m glad there is something that works for you. Thanks for your feedback.

Yes, the Scale Rail approach allows for many options, even to let it grow with a falloff (Linear field moving).

My best wishes for your project.