Tool

3D Object Sampler

3D Object

Extracts coordinates and color information from a 3D object for further processing.

Docs for v2.1.18, the latest version.

ID

tool-3d-object-3d-object-sampler

Group

3D Object

Plugin

Tool

Keywords

3D
sampler
analysis

3D Object Sampler

3D Object

1 input, 4 outputs

Ports

Inputs

1

What the node takes in, from wires or typed values.

3D Object

Object3d

Accepts a 3D object file or data for analysis.

Outputs

4

What the node gives out, to wire into other nodes.

Points

Point

Extracted 3D points from the object.

Curves

Curve

Extracted curves based on the object’s geometry.

Surfaces

Surface

Identified surface data from the 3D object.

Solids

Solid

Detected solid components within the 3D object.

3D Object Sampler Node#

Description#

The 3D Object Sampler node extracts coordinates and color information from a 3D object for further processing. It provides structured output, including points, curves, surfaces, and solids derived from the input 3D object.

Creation Method#

Creating a 3D Object Sampler Node#

Using Search List#

  • Double left-click in the workspace to open the search list.
  • Write the name or associated keywords for the node: 3D, sampler, analysis, geometry.

Select from Menu#

  • Navigate to Tools > 3D Object > 3D Object Sampler.

Steps#

  1. Create a 3D Object Sampler Node.
  2. Input a 3D Object via the object3d port.
  3. Execute Node to process the input object.
  4. Access Output Data:
    • Points: Extracted 3D points.
    • Curves: Geometric curves detected in the object.
    • Surfaces: Identified surface information.
    • Solids: Solid components present in the object.

See Also#

  • Image Sampler

History

First documented in v2.1.18

Oct 20, 2026

Versions before it were published before changes were recorded.