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(Solved)Trying to sweep modular pieces on curve?

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Getyamamout
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Hi guys

just trying to work out how to place different modular sections on a curve. placing them on points is not working for me, as they only line up if the curve is strait.
Edited by Getyamamout - Aug. 18, 2026 11:02:59

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Konstantin Magnus
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Hi Getyamamout, have you looked into the chain node yet?

https://www.sidefx.com/docs/houdini/nodes/sop/chain.html [www.sidefx.com]

It "repeats one or more pieces of geometry along a curve".
https://procegen.konstantinmagnus.de/ [procegen.konstantinmagnus.de]
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Getyamamout
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Ah Konstantin Magnus
Chain is doing a better job just need to have it a bit smoother and let the ends merge into each other a bit

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Getyamamout
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Ah ha didn't realise I could use more points on the curve, with this node to get a more rounded look.

And the joint was offset by -3mm in the alignment tab.

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Here is the next question... can I use the chain with G-splats???
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The chain node should be fine as long as your input is correct.
Edited by Konstantin Magnus - Aug. 18, 2026 09:23:24

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Thank you for your help Konstantin Magnus.

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