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Align
Transforms a layer to align with another layer.
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Align Pixels
Shifts a layer to align pixelwise with another layer.
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Attribute
Creates a detached attribute.
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Attribute Extract
Extracts a detached attribute from a geometry.
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Attribute Insert
Inserts a detached attribute into a geometry.
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Attribute Sample with Adjacency
Creates a texture map of an attribute sampled from geometry.
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Attribute from Layer
Extracts a detached attribute from a layer.
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Auto Stereogram
Generates an image with a 3D illusion.
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Bake Geometry Textures
Generates textures by baking between a low-resolution and high-resolution mesh at interactive speeds.
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Bake Pre-Process
Sets up rays for baking, with a visualization state.
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Bend
Curves images using handles or a captured region.
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Blend
Blends two layers, VDBs, or attributes together.
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Block Begin
Start of a block, containing its inputs.
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Block End
End of a block, declaring its outputs.
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Block to Geometry
Compiles a block and produces its geometry representation.
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Blur
Applies a blur to a layer.
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Bokeh
Creates a Bokeh effect by expanding each pixel by an aperture shape.
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Bounding Rectangle
Finds the bounding rectangle of a mask.
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Bright
Brightens a layer, VDB, or attribute.
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Bubble Noise
Generates bubble noise.
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Cable Filter
Removes empty wires from a cable.
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Cable Merge
Combines two cables into one cable.
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Cable Pack
Combines input layers into a cable.
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Cable Rename
Renames a cable’s wires based on filters.
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Cable Sort
Sorts a cable’s wires by name.
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Cable Split
Splits a cable based on filtering parameters.
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Cable Switch
Selects an input cable.
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Cable Unpack
Extracts individual wires from a cable.
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Cache
Caches the input layers for faster playback.
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Camera
Creates a camera.
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Camera Blend
Blends two cameras.
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Camera Import
Creates a layer in a camera’s space.
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Camera Properties
Adjusts the camera properties of a layer.
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Cell Pattern
Generates cellular patterns.
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Cellular Noise
Generates cellular noise.
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Cellular Noise 3D
Generates cellular noise from 3D locations.
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Channel Extract
Extracts a channel from a layer, VDB, or attribute.
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Channel Join
Combines multiple Mono layers, VDBs, or attributes into one multichannel output.
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Channel Split
Divides the input’s channels into Mono layers, VDBs, or attributes.
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Channel Swap
Swaps channels within a multichannel layer, VDB, or attribute.
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Checkerboard
Creates an alternating checker pattern.
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Chladni Cymatic Patterns
Generates interference patterns that represent various vibration modes.
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Chroma Key
Keys an input based on hue, saturation, and luminance ranges.
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Chromatic Aberration
Adds chromatic aberration to your image.
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Clamp
Clamps an input layer, VDB, or attribute.
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Cloud Noise 3D
Generates a billowy cloud noise.
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Color Correct
Adjusts colors in the image.
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Combine Normals
Blends two normal maps together.
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Compare
Creates a mask by comparing two layers, VDBs, or attributes.
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Compare and Blend
Compares two pixel values on a layer, VDB, or attribute and outputs either a true or false input for that pixel.
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Configure Stamps
Creates stamp/sprite attributes on points with randomization controls and inputs.
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Constant
Initializes pixels to constant values.
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Contact Sheet
Arranges input layers into a contact sheet.
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Contrast
Applies contrast to a layer, VDB, or attribute.
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Convert Depth
Converts depth layers between height, depth, and distance.
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Convert Normal
Converts normal layers between signed and offset.
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Convolve 3×3
Convolves a layer by a 3×3 kernel.
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Convolve Filter
Convolves an image with an arbitrary kernel image using an FFT.
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Copy and Transform
Copies stamps and applies transformations to the copies.
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Corner Detect
Detects corners in an input layer.
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Corner Pin
Pins a layer’s corners in a reference layer.
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Crop
Crops a layer to a new size.
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Cross Product
Performs a cross product of two RGB layers, VDBs, or attributes.
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Cryptomatte
Builds a matte from cryptomatte layers.
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Cryptomatte Decode
Decodes a cyrptomatte into coverage and ID.
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Cryptomatte Encode
Encodes a coverage and object hash into a cryptomatte layer.
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Crystal Noise
Generates a sharp and angular Worley noise type.
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Crystal Noise 3D
Generates a sharp and angular Worley noise type from 3D locations.
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Curl
Computes the curl of a vector field.
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Curl Noise
Generate curl noise.
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Curl Noise 3D
Generates 3D curl noise.
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Curvature
Computes the curvature of a layer.
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Curve 3D
Lets you interactively draw Bézier curves using tools similar to 2D illustration programs, as well as polylines and NURBS.
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Curve Animate 3D
Lets you interactively draw and animate Bézier curves using tools similar to 2D illustration programs, as well as polylines and NURBS.
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Defocus
Defocuses an input layer.
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Denoise AI
Denoises an input layer.
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Denoise TVD
Removes white noise from an image.
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Derivative
Computes the derivative of the source layer along its width (x-axis) and height (y-axis).
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Despill
Removes color spill from an input layer.
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Dilate Erode
Dilates or erodes a layer.
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Distort
Distorts an input layer.
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Distort with Adjacency
Distorts a layer over texture seams using adjacency.
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Dot Product
Performs dot product between two layers.
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Drop Shadow
Composites a copy of a layer under the original to create a shadow.
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Edge Detect
Detects edges in the input image.
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Edge Detect by Contour
Detects varying-width silhouette lines.
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Edge Detect by Depth
Detects varying-width self-occluding silhouettes.
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Edge Detect by Normal
Detects varying-width crease-lines.
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Eikonal
Computes distances by solving the Eikonal equation.
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Equalize
Equalizes colors by stretching or shifting their range.
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Error
Generates a message, warning, or error.
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Extrapolate Boundaries
Fills empty areas of an image using colors at the edges of non-empty areas.
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Extrapolate with Adjacency
Fills areas of a texture outside the UV islands with information from their island neighbors.
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Fast Fourier Transform
Computes the Fourier transform of an image.
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Feather
Smooths out sharp changes in contrast.
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Fetch
Brings a COP node’s outputs into the current network.
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File
Loads an image or video from disk.
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Fill
Fills a layer with a constant value.
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Fill Connected
Flood fills the connected regions of a layer.
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Filter Frequencies
Boosts or suppresses spatial frequencies in an image.
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Flip
Flips a layer horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
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Flow Block Begin
Start of a Flow simulation block.
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Flow Block End
End of a Flow simulation block.
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Flow Project Non-Divergent Multigrid
Removes divergent components from a 2-dimensional vector field.
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Font
Rasterizes text onto a layer from Type 1, TrueType, and OpenType fonts.
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Fractal Noise
Generates fractal noise.
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Fractal Noise 3D
Generates fractal noise from 3D locations.
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Fractal Sample
Generates a fractal of the source input that you can randomize.
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Function
Applies a mathematical function to a layer.
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Gamma
Applies gamma correction to a layer, VDB, or attribute.
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Geometry Attribute from Layer
Samples layers with a geometry’s attribute to create attributes from those layers.
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Geometry to Adjacency
Rasterizes geometry to generate an adjacency cable.
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Geometry to Layer
Converts a volume, VDB, or camera primitive into a layer or VDB.
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Glow
Adds glow to an image based on its luminance.
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Grunge Aurora
Generates a pattern resembling an aurora display.
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Grunge Bark Strips
Generates a pattern resembling bark strips.
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Grunge Birch Bark
Generates a pattern resembling the bark of a birch tree.
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Grunge Drips
Generates a pattern resembling drips.
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Grunge Galvanized Steel
Generates a pattern resembling galvanized steel.
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Grunge Layered Noise
Generates a higher-level noise pattern by layering simple noises.
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Grunge Leaking Streaks
Generates a pattern resembling leaking streaks.
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Grunge Moisture
Generates a pattern resembling sponge-like moisture.
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Grunge Mold Spots
Generates a pattern resembling mold spots.
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Grunge Pine Bark
Generates a pattern resembling the bark of a pine tree.
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Grunge Rust
Generates a pattern resembling rust on a surface.
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Grunge Rusty Surface
Generates a pattern resembling a rusty surface.
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Grunge Sheets
Generates a pattern resembling sheets.
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Grunge Wipe Trails
Generates a pattern resembling circular wipe trails.
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HSV Adjust
Converts between RGB and HSV color spaces, or modifies HSV.
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Heat Distort
Distorts the input layer to simulate heat around fire and other mirage effects.
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Heat Distort by Layer
Distorts the input layer using another layer to simulate heat around fire and other mirage effects.
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Height to Ambient Occlusion
Imagines a sphere for each pixel and determines how occluded that sphere is based on its surroundings.
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Height to Caustics
Creates caustic patterns on the ground from a refractive height layer.
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Height to Normal
Converts a height layer to a normal layer.
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Height to Shadow
Creates shadows using a virtual light source.
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HeightField Clip
Clamps height values to a minimum and/or maximum value.
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HeightField Erode
Simulates hydraulic and thermal erosion at a specific scale to create more realistic terrain.
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HeightField Mask by Feature
Creates a mask based on different features of the heightfield.
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HeightField Project
Projects 3D geometry onto a heightfield.
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HeightField Slump
Simulates loose material sliding down inclines and piling at the bottom.
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HeightField Strata
Adds sedimentary layering patterns to a HeightField.
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HeightField Terrace
Creates stepped plains from the slopes of a HeightField.
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HeightField Transform 2D
Transforms a height layer in 2D.
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HeightField Transform 3D
Transforms a height layer in 3D.
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HeightField Visualize
Visualizes layers as a colored heightfield by converting them into geometry
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HeightField to Mono
Converts a heightfield into a grayscale mono layer.
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Hex Tile
Randomly tiles texture.
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Histogram
Builds a histogram from a layer.
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Hyperbolic Tile
Generates hyperbolic polygon tiles for texture patterns.
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ID to Mask
Creates a mask from an ID layer based on filtering parameters.
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ID to Mono
Converts an ID layer, VDB, or attribute into a float.
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ID to RGB
Converts an ID layer, VDB, or attribute into an RGB layer, VDB, or attribute.
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ID to SDF
Computes a signed distance field from changes in ID values.
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Illegal Pixel
Detects and then fixes or highlights illegal pixels in images.
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Input
Fetches the input to a subnetwork.
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Integrate Volume
Integrates a VDB along camera rays.
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Invert
Inverts a layer, VDB, or attribute.
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Invoke Block
Runs a block using inputs plugged into this node.
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Invoke Geometry
Runs a program saved into geometry using inputs plugged into this node.
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Julia Fractal
Computes the Julia set to create a fractal.
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Knit
Generates a grid of knitted fabric stitches.
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Kuwahara Filter
Applies the Kuwahara filter, which creates painterly effects.
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Labs UV Grid Texture
Generates procedural UV grid textures.
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Laplacian
Computes the Laplacian of the source layer.
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Lattice Deform
Applies grid-based deformation to a layer.
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Layer
Generates a layer.
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Layer Merge
Combines all inputs.
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Layer Properties
Edits basic layer metadata.
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Layer Property Copy
Transfers layer properties from one layer, VDB, or attribute to another.
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Layer Property Create
Adds or edits user-defined properties on a layer.
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Layer Property Delete
Removes user-defined properties from a layer.
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Layer from Attribute
Fills a layer from a detached attribute.
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Layer from Curves
Render Curves into a Layer.
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Layer from VDB
Sets a layer’s values from a VDB.
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Layer to Geometry
Converts a layer or VDB into geometry.
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Layer to Points
Creates points based on a layer.
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Layer to VDB Leaf Points
Creates a point for each leaf of a VDB that would be in an envelope.
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Lens Distort
Adds radial and tangential distortion to a layer based on OpenCV coefficients.
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Light
Lights a layer given a light direction and normals.
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Live Video
Captures images from a live video source.
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Logic
Applies logic operations to ID layers.
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ML Computer Vision Inference
Apply a model trained using the ML Train Computer Vision TOP.
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Mask Combine
Combines several mask layers from an input cable into a single mask.
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Mask from Curves
Creates a mask from 2D curves.
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Match Camera
Transforms a layer to match a reference camera.
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Match UDIM
Reframes pixels of a layer to match a particular UDIM tile.
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Median
Applies a median filter to an image.
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Mirror
Mirrors an image based on an arbitrary number of planes.
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Mono
Converts a layer, VDB, or attribute into a mono, VDB, or attribute.
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Mono to HeightField
Converts a mono layer into a heightfield.
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Mono to ID
Converts a mono layer, VDB, or attribute into an integer.
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Mono to RGB
Converts a mono layer, VDB, or attribute into an RGB layer, VDB, or attribute.
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Mono to RGBA
Converts a mono layer into an RGBA layer.
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Mono to SDF
Computes a signed distance field from an iso-level of a mono layer.
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Neural Cellular Automata Core
Runs a neural cellular automata model to evolve cell states.
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Neural Cellular Automata Decode
Decodes a cell state from the Neural Cellular Automata Core into a visible pattern.
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Neural Layer to Depth (MoGe-2)
Estimates metric-scale depth, normal, and position maps from an input image.
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Neural Layer to Mask (SAM2)
Creates a mask based on coordinates set through prompts.
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Normal to Height
Reconstructs a height layer from a normal layer.
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Null
Passes inputs to the outputs.
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OCIO Transform
Converts color spaces using OCIO transforms.
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ONNX Inference
Applies inference from an ONNX Machine Learning model.
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Ocean Evaluate
Converts the layers of an ocean spectrum into an animated ocean surface.
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Ocean Spectrum
Generates layers containing information for simulating ocean waves.
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OpenCL
Executes an OpenCL kernel on layers, attributes, volumes, and VDBs.
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Output
Collects the outputs of a subnetwork.
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Paint 3D
Paint on a COP layer or UV-mapped geometry.
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Phasor Noise
Generates phasor noise, which resembles a wave pattern.
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Pixelate
Increases the size of pixels to pixelate an input layer.
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Planar Inflate
Inflates a 2D SDF into a height layer.
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Point Delete
Deletes points from a point cloud geometry.
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Point Generate
Adds points to a point cloud geometry.
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Point Merge
Merges point cloud geometries.
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Points from Blobs
Creates points from blobs in an input layer.
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Polar to UV
Converts polar coordinate pixels to Cartesian pixels.
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Position Map
Generates a position map.
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Position Sample
Samples an input texture by position.
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Prefix Sum
Computes the prefix sum of a layer.
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Premultiply
Premultiplies or un-premultiplies an RGBA layer.
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Preview Material
Applies the preview material to geometry.
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Project on Layer
Projects a layer onto a target layer.
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Pyro Activate
Changes the activation of VDBs in a Pyro simulation.
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Pyro Advect
Advects VDBs by Velocity.
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Pyro Advect by Map
Advects a VDB by a flow map.
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Pyro Axis Force
Applies a force around an axis to a velocity VDB.
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Pyro Block Begin
Start of a Pyro simulation block.
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Pyro Block End
End of a Pyro simulation block.
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Pyro Build Advection Map
Constructs a flow map from a velocity VDB.
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Pyro Buoyancy Force
Applies a Buoyancy force.
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Pyro Collision Shape
Creates points representing implicit surfaces to add collision objects into a Pyro simulation.
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Pyro Collision from Shape
Adds collision from pyro collision points representing implicit surfaces, into a VDB.
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Pyro Configure
Configures a Pyro simulation.
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Pyro Dissipate
Dissipates a VDB’s values over time.
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Pyro Disturbance
Applies disturbance to a velocity VDB to break up still air.
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Pyro Emit from Flame
Burns up the flame field.
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Pyro Light Ambient
Builds a light field of ambient illumination of a VDB.
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Pyro Light Scatter
Builds a light field of internal glow of a VDB.
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Pyro Light from Points
Builds a light field of points lighting a VDB.
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Pyro Packed MipMap
Builds an in-place MipMap of a VDB.
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Pyro Project Non-Divergent Electro Static
Removes divergence from a velocity VDB.
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Pyro Source Shape
Creates points representing implicit surfaces to source into a Pyro simulation.
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Pyro Source from Layer
Sources from a layer’s envelope into a VDB.
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Pyro Source from Points
Sources points into a VDB.
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Pyro Source from Shape
Sources from pyro source points representing implicit surfaces, into a VDB.
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Pyro Source from Volume
Sources from a VDB into another VDB.
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Pyro Turbulence
Apply turbulence to a velocity VDB.
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Pyro Uniform Force
Applies a uniform force.
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Pyro Velocity Scale Force
Scales fluid velocity based on the fluid’s current speed.
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Pyro Vortex Confinement Force
Applies a vortex confinement force to a velocity field.
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Python Snippet
Runs a snippet of Python on layers.
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Quantize
Quantizes input data into discrete steps.
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RGB to RGBA
Converts RGB layers or attributes to RGBA.
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RGB to UV
Splits an RGB layer or attribute into UV and mono layers or attributes.
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RGBA to RGB
Converts RGBA layers or attributes to RGB.
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RGBA to UV
Splits an RGBA layer or attribute into two UV layers or attributes.
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ROP Image
Writes the output of a COP network to disk.
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Ramp
Generates linear and radial ramps.
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Random Mono
Creates a mono layer, VDB, or attribute with random values.
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Random RGB
Creates an RGB layer, VDB, or attribute with random colors.
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Rasterize Curves
Rasterizes curves onto a layer.
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Rasterize GSplats
Rasterizes Gaussian Splats onto layers.
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Rasterize Geometry
Rasterizes geometry onto a layer.
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Rasterize Implicit Surface
Rasterizes an implicit surface onto a layer.
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Rasterize Layer
Rasterizes a layer onto another layer’s camera.
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Rasterize Setup
Prepares geometry for the Rasterize Geometry COP.
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Rasterize Volume
Renders a volume viewed through a camera.
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Ray Trace
Performs ray tracing on an input mesh based on an origins and directions map.
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Reaction-Diffusion Block Begin
Start of a Reaction-Diffusion simulation block.
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Reaction-Diffusion Block End
Creates unique patterns by solving the reaction and diffusion of multiple chemicals as described by its inputs and parameters.
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Refract from Height
Refracts an image through a height layer.
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Remap
Remaps a layer, VDB, or attribute.
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Resample
Performs image scaling by changing the width, height, and pixel sizes.
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Ripple Block Begin
Start of a Ripple simulation block.
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Ripple Block End
End of a Ripple simulation block
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SDF Adjust
Modifies the values for a Mono SDF layer.
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SDF Blend
Combines two Mono SDF layers.
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SDF Shape
Builds a 2D signed distance field of a selected shape.
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SDF to Mono
Converts an SDF field to a mono image layer.
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SDF to RGB
Converts an SDF field to an RGB color layer.
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SOP Import
Imports SOP geometry into Copernicus.
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SOP Invoke
Invokes a compiled SOP block on the inputs.
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SOP Invoke Graph
Invokes a geometry SOP graph on the inputs.
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Scatter Shapes
Scatters input stamps across the image using randomization controls.
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Scatter on Curves
Scatters input stamps along an input curve using randomization controls.
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Segment by Connectivity
Segment a layer into connected components.
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Segment by Value
Segment a mono layer into bands of similar value.
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Sequence
Sequences parts of one or more inputs temporally.
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Sequence Blend
Blends multiple layers together.
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Sharpen
Sharpens an input layer to increase the definition of its edges.
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Slap Comp Import
Import live layers from the Solaris Viewport.
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Slope Direction
Converts a height layer into a direction layer.
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Smooth Fill
Smoothly fills a region of a layer.
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Solve Poisson
Solves Poisson’s equation inside a 2D boundary.
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Solve Poisson Multigrid
Solves Poisson’s equation in a rectangular region using geometric multigrid.
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Space Transform
Transforms positions and UV values between spaces.
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Space Transform with Adjacency
Transforms a vector from world space into tangent space.
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Sphere Sample
Samples a layer onto a sphere.
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Stamp Points
Stamps layers from point positions.
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Star Glow
Streaks the layer multiple times in different directions to create a star effect.
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Stash
Stashes the input of the node on command and uses it as the node’s output.
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Statistics
Outputs the average, minimum and maximum values of the input layer
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Statistics by ID
Compute statistics for each ID island.
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Streak Blur
Streaks an image, adding a motion blur effect.
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Subnetwork
Used to organize a collection of COPs into one node.
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Surface Dither
Applies a halftone dithering pattern relative to UVs.
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Swirl
Twists an image layer into a spiral shape.
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Switch
Selects an input layer.
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Switch If Wired
Selects an input based on what is connected.
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Switch by Type
Selects an output layer by the type of the inputs.
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Test Geometry: Capybara
Creates a capybara, which can be used as test geometry.
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Test Geometry: Otto
Creates Otto, a production quality test character.
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Test Geometry: Pig Head
Creates a pig head, which can be used as test geometry.
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Test Geometry: Rubber Toy
Creates a rubber toy, which can be used as test geometry.
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Test Geometry: Shader Ball
Creates a shader ball, which can be used to test shaders.
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Test Geometry: Squab
Creates a squab, which can be used as test geometry.
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Test Geometry: Tommy
Creates a soldier, which can be used as test geometry.
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Tile Pattern
Generates rectangular tiles for texture patterns.
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Time Blend
Blends intraframe values for layers and VDBs.
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Time Loop
Repeats input frame range to form a looping animation.
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Time Pack
Combines its input at multiple times into a cable.
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Time Shift
Cooks its input at a different time.
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Tone Map
Applies a filmic tone mapping curve to compress a high dynamic range input into a displayable range.
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Transform 2D
Transforms a layer in 2D.
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Transform 3D
Transforms a layer in 3D.
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Triplanar
Generates a texture by projecting X, Y, and Z textures onto the position layer.
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Triplanar Hex Tile
Seamless texturing and normal mapping of triplanar projections without visible repetitions.
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Triplanar UV
Generates UVs in three orthogonal projections.
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Turing Patterns
Applies a filter to create Turing patterns.
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Two Way Switch If Wired
Selects between two inputs based on if you wire in another input.
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UDIM Pack
Combines its input at multiple UDIMs into a cable.
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USD Material
Represents a USD material referenced from disk.
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UV Inverse
Computes the inverse of a UV distortion map.
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UV Map
Generates a UV Map.
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UV Map by ID
Creates a UV Map for each connected ID island.
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UV Sample
Samples an input layer using a UV layer or attribute.
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UV Shape
Generates UV coordinates for common 2D shapes.
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UV Transform
Transforms the values of a UV layer in 2d space.
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UV to Polar
Converts Cartesian coordinate pixels to polar coordinate pixels.
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UV to RGB
Combines a UV and mono layer or two attributes to create an RGB layer or attribute.
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UV to RGBA
Joins two UV layers or attributes into an RGBA layer or attribute.
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VDB Activate from Points
Activates leaves on a VDB according to a point cloud.
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VDB Leaf Points
Creates a point for each active leaf in a VDB.
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VDB Position Map
Stores in each voxel that voxel’s position.
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VDB Reshape
Rebuilds a VDB to match another VDB’s topology.
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VDB Visualize
Creates multi-volume visualization.
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VDB Visualize Slice
Extracts a slice from a VDB as Geometry for visualization.
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VDB Visualize Tree
Builds a geometry visualizing the topology of a VDB.
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VDB Visualize Velocity
Traces streamers through a velocity VDB.
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VDB from Layer
Sets VDB values from the closest values in a layer.
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Vector Transform
Transforms values of an RGB layer, attribute, or Vector VDB in 3D space.
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Vector Transform 2D
Transforms the values of a UV layer or attribute in 2D space.
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Vignette
Darkens the corners of an input layer.
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Visualize Velocity
Creates an RGBA Layer visualizing a 2d velocity field.
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Weave
Generates a woven fabric pattern of interlacing fibers.
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Wipe
Performs a wipe transition between two images.
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Worley Noise
Generates Worley noise.
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Worley Noise 3D
Generates Worley noise from 3D locations.
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Wrangle
Runs a VEX snippet to modify layer values.
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Z Composite
Composites two layers by depth.
Channel Split instead of this node to split the layer into multiple layers, and then either independently process the channels or recombine them with the 
Channel Join node. In comparison, the Channel Swap node has higher efficiency since it can create less intermediary buffers.
Channel Extract
