File
Loads external vector content into the graph. Supports ILDA laser files, SVG vector art, and OBJ 3D meshes. The loaded content becomes a frame you can process with effects, color, and transforms like any other shape.
Inputs
This node has no inputs. File selection is done through the node's controls.
Outputs
| Port | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Frame | The loaded file content as a laser frame |
Ideas
- Load ILDA files for classic laser show content: logos, animations, abstract frames.
- Import SVG for custom vector art designed in Illustrator or Inkscape.
- Load OBJ meshes and wire into Camera Projection for 3D object display with orbit and fly-through.
Tips
- OBJ files are rendered as wireframe edges. Use Camera Projection downstream for 3D perspective.
- SVG paths are flattened and optimized for laser output. Complex SVGs with many paths use more scanner time.
- ILDA files with multiple frames play back as animation.
Related
- Video Input (NDI): live video source instead of files
- Camera Projection: add 3D perspective to OBJ content
- Colorize: recolor loaded content