Sweep Modifier Addon for Blender 3D model

Sweep Modifier 2.0

Author: Abbos Mirzaev

Blender Version: 4.4.0+

Category: Modifier (Geometry Nodes)

Location:

Modifiers Tab Generate Section

Pie Menu: Ctrl + Shift + Q (when a Mesh or Curve is selected)

Description

The Sweep Modifier addon allows users to non-destructively apply a powerful Geometry Nodes-based sweep effect to any mesh or curve object. It automates the process of importing and applying a pre-designed node group from a local .blend file, making advanced procedural modeling more accessible.

Perfect for generating extruded profiles along curves, procedural rails, pipes, or custom profiles all controlled via Blenders modifier stack.

Features

Adds a Sweep Modifier using Geometry Nodes

Appears inside the Modifier panel > Generate section

Includes a Pie Menu for quick access (Ctrl + Shift + Q)

Auto-loads the Geometry Node group from a local .blend file

Clean, non-destructive, and reversible

Supports both Mesh and Curve objects

Installation

Download the .zip addon file (e.g., Sweep_Modifier_Addon_v2.zip).

In Blender, go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.

Click Install, select the ZIP file, and enable Sweep Modifier.

How to Use

Method 1: From the Modifiers Panel

Select a Mesh or Curve object.

In the Properties Panel, open the Modifiers tab.

Scroll down to the Generate section.

Click Sweep Modifier

The Geometry Nodes modifier is added with the sweep node group preloaded.

Method 2: Using the Pie Menu

Select a Mesh or Curve in the 3D Viewport.

Press Ctrl + Shift + Q to open the Sweep Modifier Pie Menu.

Select Add Sweep Modifier.

Customization

Once the modifier is added:

Open the Modifier stack.

You will see a Geometry Nodes modifier labeled Sweep Modifier.

You can expose inputs/outputs in the node group to control:

Profile shape

Curve path

Width, thickness, taper, etc.