Path

The path tool features the ability to set multiple points in a 3D environment and choose how each point is connected with blocks.

The block used is determined by the Active Block

You can choose from either a line or a curved path to connect the points. There are multiple variants for both lines and curves:

Path Types

A line which is always one block wide and only changes angle once it has reached a node. This is the only path type without a modifiable width.

Unlike the Bresenham Line, the DDA has a modifiable width using the Radius slider, allowing for rounded path lines.

This path type creates the effect of hanging rope or bunting. For each point, the path takes a 'dipped' approach to the next point. You can increase the slack by increasing the Slack slider.

You can also invert the slack direction by enabling the Inverted button.

The Bezier Curve path type smoothes the path but isn't required to reach each node except for the start and end nodes. Unlike the Catmull-Rom Spline, the nodes influence the direction rather than direct it.

Option	Description
Looped	Connects the end position to the start position to form a loop.
Use Stairs and Slabs	This option only appears when using a block with stair or slab variants such as stone or planks. It smooths out the path by adding stairs and slabs to the curve or line. This works best with a radius of one or more.
Shape	Allows you to change the path shape between sphere, flat and Clipboard. This setting is not available for the Bresenham line.
Radius	Used to adjust the width of the chosen shape between a spherical or flat surface.
Keep Existing	When enabled, all existing blocks will not be overridden by the path.
Extend to Ground	When enabled, the path is extended to the ground until it reaches a solid surface.
Paste Copy	The 'Paste Copy' button places the path while allowing you to continue editing it.

When an individual node is selected, you can adjust the position using the Gizmo.

Alongside adjusting node positions, you can modify the node properties individually.

Option	Description
Position	Allows for changing the coordinates of the selected node directly.
Override Block	Allows for overriding the block used for the node. The blocks between each node are blended using a Bezier gradient.
Override Radius	Enables the ability to set a radius for that node specifically. The path smoothly increases width along two points.
Remove	Deletes the current node. This can also be done by pressing the `Del` or `Backspace` key.