BASIC OVERVIEW OF USED VISUAL PROGRAMMING EDITORS: 

1. Grasshopper for Rhinoceros 3D

• Author: David Rutten (Slovakia)

• Release: Grasshopper, initially named Explicit History, was first released in September 2007 as a plugin for Rhinoceros  4. It was developed by Robert McNeel & Associates in USA.

• Main Focus: Grasshopper focuses on generative design and parametric modeling, providing a visual scripting environment where users can create complex geometries and automate workflows without writing traditional code. Its strength lies in defining relationships between design elements through a node-based interface, enabling real-time updates and iterative design processes. Widely used in architecture and product design, Grasshopper excels in computational design, structural optimization, and digital fabrication. It allows designers to explore algorithmic solutions, integrate data-driven approaches, and seamlessly connect with analysis tools for structural performance, environmental simulations, and advanced manufacturing techniques.

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2. Sverchok for Blender

• Author:  Nikita Gorodetskiy(nikitron), Alexander Nodovizin(Cfyzzz) and other community contributors

• Release:  The first version was released in September 2013, developed in Russia. 

• Main Focus: Sverchok (=Cricket) is an open-source parametric tool for Blender, inspired by Grasshopper for Rhino 3D. It enables procedural modeling through node-based visual programming. Designed for architects and designers, Sverchok focuses on working with meshes, curves, and NURBS, making complex geometry creation accessible without coding.

3. Geometry Nodes for Blender

• Author: Blender Foundation

• Release: Geometry Nodes was added in Blender 2.92 in February 2021, developed by Blender Foundation in the Netherlands and other community contributors.

• Main Focus: Geometry Nodes is an integrated tool for procedural modeling within Blender that allows users to create complex geometries and animations using a node-based system. Its primary strength lies in its flexibility and deep integration with Blender’s ecosystem, enabling seamless interaction with texturing, simulations, and rendering. Unlike traditional destructive modeling, Geometry Nodes provide a fully non-destructive workflow, making it easier to iterate and adjust designs dynamically. It is particularly powerful for generative modeling, instancing, and parametric asset creation, allowing artists and designers to automate repetitive tasks, generate vast procedural environments, and manipulate large datasets efficiently. With its expanding capabilities, Geometry Nodes is becoming a key tool for both motion graphics and architectural visualization.

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4. SideFX: Houdini

• Author: SideFX (Canada )

• Release: Houdini was developed in Canada. The first version was released in 1996, but significant updates and expansions came throughout the 2000s.

• Main Focus: Houdini is widely recognized for its powerful procedural modeling and simulation tools, making it essential in visual effects (VFX), animation, and game development. Its node-based, non-linear workflow enables artists to create highly flexible and customizable assets, with real-time adjustments and iterations. Houdini excels in complex simulations like destruction, fluid dynamics, and particle systems, and can handle large-scale effects with ease. The software's procedural approach is perfect for automating repetitive tasks, making it ideal for projects that require constant updates, such as in film or game production. Additionally, Houdini integrates well with real-time engines like Unreal, allowing for the creation of procedural assets for interactive environments. Its precision and control over simulations and animations make it a go-to tool for professionals needing scalability, flexibility, and realistic results.