diff --git a/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/input/scene/self_object.rst b/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/input/scene/self_object.rst index 45ab6384e..5e88aea86 100644 --- a/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/input/scene/self_object.rst +++ b/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/input/scene/self_object.rst @@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ Self Object Node The *Self Object* node outputs the object that contains the geometry nodes modifier currently being executed. This can be used to retrieve the original transforms. +When evaluated in the :ref:`Tool context `, this node returns the Active object. + .. note:: The geometry cannot be retrieved from this object with the diff --git a/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/output/viewer.rst b/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/output/viewer.rst index 18cf05c85..1eaaaf1b1 100644 --- a/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/output/viewer.rst +++ b/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/output/viewer.rst @@ -15,6 +15,10 @@ The *Viewer* node allows viewing data from inside a geometry node group in the Any geometry connected can be visualized in the viewport and its attribute values can be read in the spreadsheet. +.. note:: + + This node cannot be used in the :ref:`Tool context `—only in the *Modifier* context. + Usage ===== diff --git a/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/simulation/simulation_zone.rst b/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/simulation/simulation_zone.rst index ee316119a..cf67c4f46 100644 --- a/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/simulation/simulation_zone.rst +++ b/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/simulation/simulation_zone.rst @@ -26,6 +26,10 @@ It is not possible to have any link going towards outside. The result of the simulation can only be accessed via the Simulation Output node. This also allows sub-frame interpolation for motion blur. +.. note:: + + This node cannot be used in the :ref:`Tool context `—only in the *Modifier* context. + Clock ===== diff --git a/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/tools.rst b/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/tools.rst index 62461ad7b..2e991ef32 100644 --- a/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/tools.rst +++ b/manual/modeling/geometry_nodes/tools.rst @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Node-Based Tools **************** -Geometry Nodes can be used to expand the core functionality of Blender via node group defined tools. +Geometry Nodes can be used to expand the core functionality of Blender via node-group-defined tools. They can be shared as any regular node group assets. .. figure:: /images/modeling_geometry-nodes_tools.png @@ -50,17 +50,17 @@ The node group inputs will be exposed as in the :doc:`Adjust Last Operation ` - node returns the Active object when inside a Tool node group. + node returns the Active object when inside a *Tool* node group. Non-supported Nodes =================== -These nodes are only supported in the modifier context: +These nodes are only supported in the *Modifier* context: - :doc:`/modeling/geometry_nodes/simulation/simulation_zone` - :doc:`/modeling/geometry_nodes/output/viewer`