I want to random copy a few existing models along a line/curve.
The line/curve has to be a fixed distance/length, but the models/bbox size can change.
while copying objects…..I want to use model's bounding box, so I have control of the space between instance 0 and instance 1, and they don't overlap
I use copy-to-point node, but I know think it will work.
for-each-loop, may work, but I not sure how to feed the bbox value back to the “resample” node???? sorry I don't know if this make any sense….
I made a diagram here, hope it explained what Im trying to do…

Thank you very much

try adding the labs align and distribute after the fact, obviously spacing 0….(or whatever)

Hi,

here is an example with a random selection of objects aligned to a curve using the new path deformer.

I am speechless and thank you both “vusta” & “Aizatulin”
Thanks vusta for letting me know about “align and distribute” fro lab, it is definitely useful.
Aizatulin, omg, what you have in the sample is blow my mind. I was too naive. Thanks for spending time and show me how it can be done, and I have a lot need to digest now, lots of good information and tricks. Amazing, thank you so much!

This is amazing Information! I have just started learning Houdini 2 Weeks ago and I am so grateful for this Community! Thank you Berengar for bringing up the exact Issue that I am now facing and thank you Vusta and Aizatulin for providing Information! It helps out a lot!

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