vvvv Patching Patterns

Dataflow Basics

• Top-to-bottom dependency flow within a subgraph; peer subgraphs read left-to-right on the 2D canvas. Position does not determine execution order.
• Links carry data between pads (input/output connection points)
• Spreading — connecting a Spread<T> to a single-value input auto-iterates the node
• Every frame, the entire connected graph evaluates; disconnected subgraphs are skipped

Both visual patches and C# source projects operate in a live environment — edits take effect immediately while the program runs. Patch changes preserve node state; C# code changes trigger a node restart (Dispose → Constructor). You can adjust parameters, add connections, and restructure patches while seeing results in real-time.

When to Patch vs Write C#