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Questions tagged [curve-modifier]

The Curve modifier provides a simple but efficient method of deforming a mesh along a curve object. Use this tag for questions about using the Curve modifier.

The Blender manual says that the Curve Modifier

provides a simple but efficient method of deforming a mesh along a curve object.

The modifier is often used to align an array along a curve, rather than in a straight line; or to deform an object as it moves along the curve.

Use this tag for questions about using the Curve modifier.

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How to create pavement and ceiling for a curved wall

As you can see from the attached image, I am currently working on a curved hallway made of single brick walls, which I started from: how can I create a pavement and a ceiling following the hallway? Another thing: in the hallway there should be some…
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Array following Curve, but doesn't start on the first vertex of Curve

I have curve which should wrap bat, however, when I attach wire and those knives to curve, they don't start on first vertex of the curve neither end on the last one. Also, when I attach wire and knives to the curve they appear very strecthed or…
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How to restrict distortion along curve?

So, a curve modifier distorts meshes to fit a curve. What I don't get is that the curve modifier distorts the mesh where it is not needed. For instance, where the curve goes straight, I expect the mesh to be not distorted at all. As in the example…
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I want to place theses objects along this curve without rotating the object along the curve

As you can see the objects are rotating along the curve, but in the IT scene they are vertical and not rotated. If someone could please help me that would be much appreciated.
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Curve Modifier- not starting at beginning

why is it, that the object does not start at the very beginning of the curve? It starts randomly at some point but still is affected by the curve-origin - without any clear logic behind it.. in the first picture the curve-origin is at the first…
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Best way to curve parts of an object?

I'm making an archway thing and have got stuck trying to only make a certain part (the highlighted faces) of it curve: I've used an array and curve modifier to get some little support things to curve correctly, using just one object. The trouble…
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How to make scales

I have a tail. There should be scales at the bottom of the tail (covering less than half of the tail) I thought about using array+curve+ change size of scatters in curve mode, but it didn't work!!! I spend 3 hours and still doesn't figure out how it…
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How do I maintain tangent lines in curve with hooks?

I am currently using a curve object as a path for a conveyor belt. This conveyor belt passes over a system of stationary rollers, touching each roller at a tangent. I had to draw the curve by trial and error to get the tangents to look ok. The…
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curve modifier : deviation between curve en model

both parts in the same origin / ther is a deviation between model en curve? I tried to turn the model ,also in edit mode and this is the best result.
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curve modifier and rotation values

I have a street pole and I want to create copies of it to follow a curve. If I apply an Array and a Curve modifier respectively, I end up with a single mesh of poles rotated along the path. However, if I apply the modifiers ,separate them "by Loose…
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Object goes in the opposite direction of the curve

I made a fence object and tried to follow the curve. But the object doesn't follow. Objects and curves are the same. Pivot point, Position, Rotation, Size... What are the possible causes?
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Cannot pick the object with Eyedropper Data-Block in Curve Modifier

In Blender 3.4.1 (Mac M1) Eyedropper Data-Block cannot picks ANY object as a Curve Object in Curve Modifier. Neither in Object Mode or Edit Mode. Tried different objects (not only circle) - nothing helps.
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Unwanted twisting when using Nurbs path

I'm making a loop for my driving game. I used a Path curve and Array Modifier to create it. For normal flat turns it works fine but for this track, I can't get it to not twist. I've tried setting the twist method to tangent but it results in some…
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How to remove F-curve cycle

Today is a nice day. I turn on my computer to start to make a blender animation. I press Ctrl shift E to make a loop animation. but I want to remove the loop now. How to do it?
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How to extract multiple curves from surface?

I'm trying to create a model of a fishing net and in order to achieve a deeper level of detail I modelled a small section of the rope that makes the fishing net. I then wanted to create a group of curves that the rope section can follow (curve…
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