Sweep

Learn how to use the Sweep generator in Cinema 4D to create 3D geometry by sweeping one spline along another for pipes, cables, and other path-based shapes.

The Sweep generator in Cinema 4D takes a profile spline and extrudes it along a path spline, forming a smooth, continuous surface ideal for tubes, wires, trims, and custom shapes. It’s non-destructive and allows real-time adjustments to scaling, twisting, and caps, making it a flexible tool for both modeling and animation. Whether you’re designing ornamental elements, product visualizations, or animated splines, Sweep offers precise control over complex forms that follow a specific trajectory.

These lessons are compiled as part of the Cinema 4D Essentials course – a curated collection of useful tutorials from around the web. Video credit: Behind the Button.

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