The Create Tools in Architron enable users to generate NURBS primitives. These tools can either create a new NURBS object or add the newly generated primitive to an existing NURBS object. Newly created primitives can be integrated with existing geometry through boolean operations, allowing for the creation of more complex models.
A standout feature introduced in Architron 2025 is the Recognition Mode. This mode allows users to recognize the active tool in parts of geometry within a NURBS object and activate the corresponding primitive tool for that part. It brings the advantages of parametric modeling into a destructive modeling workflow, enabling adjustments and refinements of existing geometry with parametric tools.
Together with boolean operations integrated directly into the primitive tools, these tools become even more powerful.
This innovative feature, unique to Architron, significantly enhances the modeling process by effectively combining parametric and traditional techniques.
2D Object: Modifies the 2D parameters of the actively edited NURBS Object.
Flatten 2D Object: Flattens the active object.
Re-center Newly Created Object: When the Primitive tool is in creation mode and creates a new object, this option defines whether the new object's pivot point will be placed at the center of the newly created primitive or, if disabled, positioned at the world origin.
Recognize Primitive: Enables recognition mode for primitives when hovering over geometry before tool activation. When enabled, all possible primitives are highlighted in the viewport, allowing the user to select by clicking and initiate the creation phase based on the recognized part.
NURBS Detail: Defines the subdivision level or detail of the current NURBS Object.
NURBS Booleans: Offers the following modes:
Add: The tool geometry merges with the selected NURBS object.
Sub: The tool geometry subtracts from the selected NURBS object.
Int: The tool geometry intersects with the selected NURBS object, and only the intersected geometry remains.
Cut: The selected NURBS object intersects with the tool geometry, but the tool geometry itself is not included.