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Panels From Curves
sop Panels From Curves

Zbrush like polygroup panels with extrude and beveled edges made proceduraly from curves.

Aug 17, 2026 · 21.0.729 · geometry · by kif
modelling geometry zbrush curves polygroup group from attrib boundary edge_smooth vdb
Save Cop Network As Apex Graph
sop Save Cop Network As Apex Graph

Serialize COP network to APEX graph format where graph definition is stored on geometry point and can be save to disc. This can be used as a filter during rendering or pass to husk during command line render.

Aug 08, 2026 · 21.0.729 · copernicus · by kif
APEX COPs save geo bgeo graph slap comp invoke
Capture Packed Geo
sop Capture Packed Geo

Capture Packed Geo can be tricky to set up right since it does not display an error on attribute mismatch. This example show how to set it up using corresponding name attribute on rig and packed geometry objects.

Jul 15, 2026 · 21.0.729 · rigging · by kif
rig rigid packed robot insect pieces kinefx capturepackedgeo
Smooth Geometry Motion
sop Smooth Geometry Motion

A CHOP-based setup for smoothing geometry motion. It can be used to reduce flickering on geometry surfaces and to smooth particle motion. The setup is intentionally simple, so adjust the parameters as needed for your specific use case.

Feb 06, 2026 · 21.0.440 · animation · by Tako
geometry motion noise smooth
Animated Stitches
sop Animated Stitches

Procedural animated stitch setup. Stitches follow an initial base curve, and are projected onto a surface. The surface is deformed as the stitches progress, to mimic a swelling of the skin or fabric.

Dec 08, 2025 · 20.5.584 · vex · by snay
fabric skin stitch embroidery animated geometry heart
Equidistant Edge Inset
sop Equidistant Edge Inset

Takes the boundary edge of a surface geometry and insets copies of it towards the center with equal spacing between iterations. Works best on Convex shapes. This was created because the built-in copy and transform with scale of 0.9 creates uneven spacing as the iteration progresses.

Nov 04, 2025 · 20.5.584 · vex · by snay
edge inset geometry polygon operations copy transform pattern
Solar Panels
lop Solar Panels

Split and offset mesh polys with random value making them to catch plesant highlight. Userful for mimiking solar or other panels.

Nov 03, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by kif
geo modeling scifi power solar panels random space
Backdrop
sop Backdrop

Simple geometry backdrop for product rendering.

Nov 03, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by kif
backdrop layout product packshot turntable geo
Sweep With Cliff Detection
sop Sweep With Cliff Detection

Separate polygons on sweeped line which angle change rapidly. Practically allow for profile cliff detection which is userful for creating cool looking shapes like outer ring of space station.

Nov 03, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by kif
geo modeling vex group ring shapes profile sweep scifi