Blend node with more than 2 inputs? All these nodes to add shapes feels dated...

oxygencube

So I'm learning SD currently and I'm finding it odd that the blend node only has two inputs.  I'm thinking there has to be a more efficient node to this with. Why not just be able to "+" to add more inputs and select the blending mode for that input. Heck even if you can only select one mode for the whole node. 

Am I missing something?

On 5.6.2 if that matters.

Mink

Make one, it's totally doable and you can add it to your shelf so you can pull it up just as easily as default blend. I do something similar.

Clark Coots

Ya you can definitely make one. The Blend node is an "atomic node" which are fundamental and optimized nodes. SD allows you flexibility to build up custom nodes yourself using simple nodes.

oxygencube

@Mink
@Clark Coots

Thanks! It totally clicks now.. those 'atomic' nodes are core nodes to be used as building blocks.  Off to play with this!