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# Branched Lattice

## About this Block

**What it does:** Creates a branching tree-like Lattice between two lists of points. The Layers input specifies the number of intermediate layers in the branched tree-like structure.

**Common uses:**

* Useful for [converting CAD sketches into lattices](https://support.ntopology.com/hc/en-us/articles/4411160432531).

**Tips:**

* Zero layers create a lattice with no branches.
* The Start points refer to where the lattice begins from and the End points are where the lattice ends.
* The Layers refer to the amount of "branches" you want in your lattice.
* High Layer values try to create branches equal to the Layer value, but is limited by the number and location of the End points.
* The Thickness of the lattice is a Scalar Field type, which allows for a variable Thickness.
* Open up the block's Properties Panel to view the beam, implicit, and thick graph properties.
  * These properties are populated based on the type of Unit Cell you use. An error sign with a tooltip appears next to the property if it is empty.

![Branched Lattice](https://storage.googleapis.com/files-learn/static/ExtendedBlockDocs/branched.png)

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Creates a branching tree-like Lattice between two lists of points.

### Inputs

| Name         | Type                                                               | Description                     |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------- |
| Start points | [Point List](../../../../block-documentation/types/point)          | The starting points.            |
| End points   | [Point List](../../../../block-documentation/types/point)          | The ending points.              |
| Layers       | [Integer](../../../../block-documentation/types/integer)           | The number of branching layers. |
| Thickness    | [Scalar Field](../../../../block-documentation/types/scalar-field) | Lattice thickness.              |

### Outputs

| Type                                                     |
| -------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Lattice](../../../../block-documentation/types/lattice) |