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Parameters

Select a node to edit its parameters.

Group node allows to create selections of shapes/points. These groups can be targeted by other nodes, like Transform or Color downstream, to apply modifications to a subset of geometry.

Parameters

ParameterDescription
LabelThe display name for the node.
Group nameThe name used to reference this group.
Base groupOptional existing group to merge with. If empty, uses Group name.
OperationHow to resolve collisions with an existing group.
GroupSpecifies a subset of items to affect. Use commas to separate multiple patterns. Supports wildcards (*, ?).

Group types

  • Manual selection: allows to use a selection tool on the canvas to manually pick entire shapes or individual points on a path. Use Shift+Drag to add to your selection and Alt+Drag to remove from it.

  • Pattern: selects shapes based on a name-matching pattern. The following special characters can be used:

    PatternDescription
    *Wildcard. Matches any number of characters (leg*).
    ^Exclusion. Placed at the start to exclude matching items (* ^leg_foot).
    ,Separator. Used to combine multiple patterns (Circle 1, Star 1).
  • Bounding box: selects any shapes or points that fall within a defined rectangular area. Enable Partial selection to include shapes that only partially intersect the box.

  • Percent: selects a specified percentage of the total incoming shapes or points. Control the origin of the selection using the Mode dropdown: From start (selects the first X%), From end (selects the last X%), or From center (selects the middle X%).

  • Randoms selection: works on a point-by-point basis. It selects points randomly based on a Seed and a Probability value, allowing for organic, scattered selections.

See also