You can change the type of a selected node (or nodes) in Blender by pressing Shift+S to bring up the "Switch Node Type" menu.
Here's a breakdown of the process:
- Select the Node(s): In the Node Editor, select the node(s) you want to change. You can select multiple nodes to change them all to the same new type.
- Access the Switch Node Type Menu: Press Shift+S. This will open a menu that lists all the available node types. This menu is organized identically to the "Add" menu in the Node Editor.
- Choose the New Node Type: Navigate through the menu and select the new node type you want to use. For example, you might switch a "Mix RGB" node to a "Math" node.
- Node Replacement: Blender will replace the selected node(s) with the new node type. Connections will be maintained where possible, but some connections may be broken if the new node type has different input/output sockets. You might need to adjust connections afterward to achieve your desired result.
This method provides a quick and easy way to experiment with different node setups without having to delete and recreate nodes from scratch. It preserves connections wherever possible, which can save significant time and effort.
