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Blockout Canvas

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Chains

Create tails, horns, wings, cables, and other segmented forms.

Draw a connected point path and turn it into a tapered, reusable Group hierarchy.

6 min read

Shape the path first, then tune the segment silhouette.

On this page

  1. 01Draw the path
  2. 02Shape the result
  3. 03What gets created

01

Draw the path

  1. 1

    Switch to Chain

    Select Build Block and change its tool option from Build Block to Chain.

  2. 2

    Place the first anchor

    Begin on a valid cube surface. Center Lock applies to this first anchor only.

  3. 3

    Place the end

    Click the final point of the form. Add intermediate nodes where the path needs to turn.

  4. 4

    Confirm the path

    Press Enter to open the chain preview and silhouette controls.

02

Shape the result

  • Part Length and Spacing control segment density.
  • Start, Middle, and End Size create a taper.
  • Width and Depth control the segment cross-section.
  • Smoothing changes how the path turns through its nodes.
  • Alternate Twist adds controlled rotation between parts.

03

What gets created

Confirming creates nested chain_part Groups with one ordinary cube in each Group. The hierarchy is already suitable for pivot-based posing and later animation.