Parametric Design with Blender - Sverchok Tutorial

In this video we're looking at how to use Sverchok as a platform for form-finding experimentation as a parametric tool inside Blender. Blender offers a HUGE wealth of tools that are perfect for designers and architects, we just need a bit more push to put it in front of them.

This video is one of over 30 included in my new course, Blender for Parametric Design.
We learn the basics of using Sverchok as a parametric modelling tool and go through several projects including a parametric wave bench, simulating tensile canopies, and recreating the Louvre Dome from Abu Dhabi.

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Contents:
00:00 - Intro
01:40 - Creating input curves
05:17 - Bringing curves into Sverchok
06:10 - Creating a surface
10:00 - Creating the path spline
10:56 - Creating matrices on the curve
13:26 - Position profile splines on path spline
17:51 - Voronoi on Surface
22:25 - Dupli Instancing (fast method)
30:32 - Bring motif into SV (slow method)
34:10 - Output a Mesh
35:05 - Using the Mirror Modifier
37:07 - Using the Remesh Modifier
39:10 - Adding materials
40:10 - Debrief
41:40 - HOMEWORK!

Music Attribution:
Afterglow - Kulpa

[skalien]

LOVE this!! Can't wait to try it out

[Gichanasa]

Another fantastic lesson on Sverchok, thank you! You are among the most knowledgeable for sure. Do you have a lesson on what would be equivalent to Grasshopper's attractors? Any pointers would be helpful.

[igchek]

Awesome stuff. I still can't get my head around a way to manipulate multiple controll points via other nodes

[doragoajeberack]

19:26 "69 milliseconds, nice." I love that that is such a universal meme.

[IvanFlack]

Damn...yet another tool on my list...!!! Thanks for the great video again!

[JosueMartinez-wwvj]

how would I calculate the volume of a mesh using Sverchok?

[mostafaeid]

mr erin, i want to ask , which is easy to learn
geometry node or Sverchok

[zetsubonokami]

i love how you ended up with that "insectoid alien creature nest" vibe from simple stuffs like a bunch of curves and 4 vertices

[albertoandresrojas]

Hi, is sverchok a good alternative to grasshopper? I was looking to learn grasshopper but suddenly I found out about this blender plugin and now I'm wondering if it would be a better choice

[fozbstudios]

Any chance you’d make a course more for engineers/hobbyist makers of functional parts?

[Quantum]

How does this compare to Grasshopper? I'm currently looking for good CAD/design software and have been learning grasshopper to see if it will do what I need.

[solyzstudioz]

man you are great thanks for sharing learning a lot ❤❤❤❤

[gonzlocarrera]

How could I install and run Sverchok on a macbook properly? When I try to enable the nodes I get a syntax error message

[Constantinesis]

Hello! Is Sverchok compatible with Blender 3?

[petervarga]

how will the integration of geometry nodes (blender 3) impact sverchock?
near future...

[andresleon]

I love this video. I'm interested in take the course. Only have one question: can I register in the course at any time? Or there is an specific schedule ?
*Two questions actually*

[NC_]

i am in a bit of a pickle i have a 3d printer but i can not find ANY parametric / CAD software i actually like to Fusion 360 came pretty close but the annoying "highlight flickering" issue ruined that for me. all of the other options are terrible for different reasons. so, my question is: can i make logos and parts with Sverchok? if so, i will dive deeper into the how and maybe even buy your course.

[PCgmesforever]

Welcome to another episode of "how much can my PC handle ?! " :D
Jk, great video! Do you by any chance have a video comparing geometry nodes and sverchok ?