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Smooth Bridge modifier - jcjworks - 01-06-2026
Hi, would it be possible to add a 'Smooth Bridge' modifier feature to tyFlow?
This feature would be super useful in many cases—for example, stitching gaps in dynamic fluid meshes.
RE: Smooth Bridge modifier - jcjworks - 01-06-2026
<Smooth Bridge v2.1 modifier>
RE: Smooth Bridge modifier - tyFlow - 01-07-2026
I don't think it would work well for fluid meshes that have gaps - it's designed more for topologically consistent meshes, especially those whose gaps are planar or at least have some implied continuity. Have you tried that modifier on arbitrary holes in fluid meshes? I'd be surprised if it achieved a meaningful result...
I've looked into similar algorithms for hole filling in the past, it might be interesting to add to tyFlow at some point, but right now it would be a pretty low priority.
RE: Smooth Bridge modifier - jcjworks - 01-08-2026
(01-07-2026, 03:57 PM)tyFlow Wrote: I don't think it would work well for fluid meshes that have gaps - it's designed more for topologically consistent meshes, especially those whose gaps are planar or at least have some implied continuity. Have you tried that modifier on arbitrary holes in fluid meshes? I'd be surprised if it achieved a meaningful result...
I've looked into similar algorithms for hole filling in the past, it might be interesting to add to tyFlow at some point, but right now it would be a pretty low priority.
In my Houdini fluid simulation workflow, using differently shaped containers for various environmental setups significantly reduces simulation time, after which the fluid regions are merged into a unified ocean mesh—making dynamic seam bridging essential.
RE: Smooth Bridge modifier - jcjworks - 01-08-2026
(01-08-2026, 09:45 AM)jcjworks Wrote:(01-07-2026, 03:57 PM)tyFlow Wrote: I don't think it would work well for fluid meshes that have gaps - it's designed more for topologically consistent meshes, especially those whose gaps are planar or at least have some implied continuity. Have you tried that modifier on arbitrary holes in fluid meshes? I'd be surprised if it achieved a meaningful result...
I've looked into similar algorithms for hole filling in the past, it might be interesting to add to tyFlow at some point, but right now it would be a pretty low priority.
In my Houdini fluid simulation workflow, using differently shaped containers for various environmental setups significantly reduces simulation time, after which the fluid regions are merged into a unified ocean mesh—making dynamic seam bridging essential.
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RE: Smooth Bridge modifier - jcjworks - 01-08-2026
This approach allows ocean fluid simulations to utilize containers of diverse shapes—not just a single box—enabling flexible modular assembly. The regions can then be seamlessly combined into a unified ocean mesh using procedural tools.
RE: Smooth Bridge modifier - tyFlow - 01-08-2026
Right, that's a planar setup - I thought you were referring to a blobmesh-type setup, like a spray of splash particles or something.