Add an "Instances to Points" Node #92216

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opened 2021-10-14 15:40:17 +02:00 by Hans Goudey · 6 comments
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The use case for this node is a method to use geometry proximity on instance origins.

The node should have two inputs:

  • "Instances"-- geometry
  • "Selection"-- boolean field

And a single output:

  • "Points"-- geometry

The instance IDs from the instances should be copied to an integer output on the point cloud with the name random_id (the name is just a guess, it might have to change).

More of the instance data could be copied, and could possibly have anonymous attribute outputs.

The "Instances" input and the "Points" output are just a regular geometry set, with a helpful name to make the conversion clearer.

The use case for this node is a method to use geometry proximity on instance origins. The node should have two inputs: - "Instances"-- geometry - "Selection"-- boolean field And a single output: - "Points"-- geometry The instance IDs from the instances should be copied to an integer output on the point cloud with the name `random_id` (the name is just a guess, it might have to change). More of the instance data could be copied, and could possibly have anonymous attribute outputs. The "Instances" input and the "Points" output are just a regular geometry set, with a helpful name to make the conversion clearer.
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Changed status from 'Needs Triage' to: 'Confirmed'

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InstancesPointsComparison.png

One issue that might come up with a naming like this is that although the behavior of this node is symmetrical (?) to Instance On Points the name isn't symmetrical and might lead to a lot of mis-clicking or confusion?

![InstancesPointsComparison.png](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F11165671/InstancesPointsComparison.png) One issue that might come up with a naming like this is that although the behavior of this node is symmetrical (?) to `Instance On Points` the name isn't symmetrical and might lead to a lot of mis-clicking or confusion?
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Changed status from 'Confirmed' to: 'Resolved'

Changed status from 'Confirmed' to: 'Resolved'
Jacques Lucke self-assigned this 2021-10-27 17:36:05 +02:00
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