Labs Simple Rope Wrap

This tool is part of the FREE and open-source toolset in Houdini called SideFXLabs. The Simple Rope Wrap tool will create a rubber band like rope around your input object based on surfaces fed into the first input. It also allows you to specify the profile of the rope and the number of twists per unit. Additionally if desired you can also run a vellum simulation to get some draping and more realistic results. For more information on SideFXLabs and how to get the tool visit: https://www.sidefx.com/products/sidefx-labs/

Result of the Simple Rope Wrap tool from Labs, with the simulation parameter turned on to get a realistic, organic looking result.

Result of the Simple Rope Wrap tool from Labs, with the simulation parameter turned on to get a realistic, organic looking result.

Tool in action.

A screenshot of how it works in Houdini. The tool needs cutting planes as input (grids in this case), an object you wish to wrap, and an optional profile for the rope shape.

A screenshot of how it works in Houdini. The tool needs cutting planes as input (grids in this case), an object you wish to wrap, and an optional profile for the rope shape.