Mesh Nearest Normal

Dependencies

This node optionally uses SciPy library to work.

Functionality

This node generates a Vector Field, that, for each point in space, returns a normal vector of the nearest face of the given mesh. Optionally, the node can interpolate between these face normals, so that the field will be smooth. Interpolation is done with RBF method.

Inputs

This node has the following inputs:

• Vertices. Vertices of the mesh. This input is mandatory.

• Faces. Faces of the mesh. This input is mandatory.

Parameters

This node has the following parameters:

• Interpolate. This parameter is available only when the SciPy library is available. If checked, then the node will interpolate between nearest mesh normals to generate a smooth field. Unchecked by default.

  

• Function. This parameter is available only when Interpolate parameter is available. The specific function used by the node. The available values are:

  

  • Multi Quadric

  • Inverse

  • Gaussian

  • Cubic

  • Quintic

  • Thin Plate

  The default function is Multi Quadric.

• Signed. This parameter is available only when Interpolate parameter is unchecked. If signed is ON then some normals may get opposite normals of mesh:

Outputs

This node has the following output:

• Field. The generated vector field.

Examples

• Generator-> IcoSphere

• Viz-> Viewer Draw

• Fields-> Evaluate Vector Field

• Generator-> Box

• Generator-> Line