Node Shields

When node is added to a tree or when some file with Sverchok trees is oppened nodes can be marked by putting them into special frames. Such frames mark nodes that they have a certain state. There are currently two states:

Deprecated Node

It marks that current node is deprecated. Usually such state can get nodes when an old file was opened. You can still use such nodes, they keep the same functionality, but usually there is new version of old nodes which has improved functionality. To replace old node with new version (if it’s available) use Replace With New Version Name operator. The operator can be found in context menu of a node (RMB on a node).

Alpha/Beta Node

It means that a node is in development state. Node in such state can change its sockets, properties, functionality and even can be removed. So it’s recommended to use these nodes only for testing. Layouts with such nodes can be broken in process of Sverchok development. Usually all such nodes should loose the state after a next release.