Connect nodes by dragging them

The following workflows are applicable to both the Node Editor and the Hypershade.

Use the node's default connection

1. Ctrl+middle-drag a node onto another in the Node Editor or the Hypershade work area. The default connection is created.

Connect default output to a specific input attribute

Method 1:

Middle-drag a node from the Node Editor or the Hypershade work area into a field in the Attribute Editor or Property Editor.

Method 2:

Middle-drag a node onto another in the Node Editor or the Hypershade work area.

Select the attribute you want to connect to from the pop-up menu that appears.