by vkter·Modeling
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Described by the developer as an initial-state node, with the stated goal of merging into the backbone. A documented edge_path to seam example and a demo video are available.
Sverchok Edge Loops Node extends the Sverchok node system in Blender with edge loop selection driven by an edge index. Given basic geometric data (vertices, edges and faces) plus an initial edge index, the node returns the selected loop edge indices. Its behaviour is comparable to edge loop selection in Blender's editing tools.
A threshold input controls how the loop is built in edge mode: valid values range from -1 to 1, and smaller values select more loop edges. Two parameter modes are offered, letting you select loop edges by edge structure or by face structure. The node imports the corresponding .json file using the Sverchok import function.
The developer describes this as an initial-state node whose ultimate goal is to merge into the backbone, and invites feedback. A documented example, edge_path to seam, is available, along with a demo video. The 0.1 update from 2022 fixed wrong selection results. The listing covers Blender versions 2.8 through 3.0 under a royalty-free license.
Sverchok Edge Loops Node is best for sverchok users in Blender who need edge loop selection driven by an edge index within their node setups.
Sverchok Edge Loops Node is completely free to download and use.
Sverchok Edge Loops Node lists compatibility with Blender versions 2.8, 2.81, 2.82, 2.83, 2.9, 2.91, 2.92, 2.93 and 3.0. It is built for the Sverchok node system rather than Blender alone, so you will need Sverchok installed in one of these supported Blender versions. The node imports its corresponding .json file using the Sverchok import function, so having Sverchok in place is part of the setup.
Sverchok Edge Loops Node uses a threshold value that sets the difference threshold when selecting loop edges in edge mode. The value is valid between -1 and 1, and smaller values select more loop edges. Alongside the threshold, the node takes basic geometric data (vertices, edges and faces) and an initial edge index, then outputs the selected loop edge index. Two parameter modes let you select loop edges by edge structure or by face structure.
Sverchok Edge Loops Node is listed as free in this catalog and is offered under a royalty-free license. For current licensing terms and any further details, check the developer's page. The listing notes this is an initial-state node whose ultimate goal is to merge into the backbone, and the developer invites feedback, so it is worth reviewing the developer's page for the latest status before relying on it in a project.
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