Realize Instances
Overview
Converts all instances in the input geometry into regular mesh geometry. Instance transforms are applied and the resulting geometry is combined with any existing mesh into a single mesh.
This node is useful when subsequent operations require direct access to the realized mesh rather than instance data.
Inputs
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Input | GeometryData | The geometry containing mesh data and/or instances to realize. |
Outputs
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Output | GeometryData | Geometry containing the realized mesh with all instances converted to regular mesh geometry. |
Parameters
This node does not expose additional parameters.
Behavior Notes
- All instances in the input are converted into regular mesh geometry.
- Any existing mesh geometry is combined with the realized instances.
- The output contains a single
MeshDataand does not retain the original instances. - If the input contains only a mesh, the mesh is returned as realized geometry without any instances.
- If the input contains only instances, all instances are combined into the output mesh.
- Realizing instances can increase memory usage and processing time because each instance is converted into actual mesh geometry.