ArrowMaker
'ArrowMaker' is a free plugin for Cinema 4D. What it does is generate an arrow shape in the form of a spline primitive. The shape itself can be extensively customised to produce a variety of different arrows, then used (for example) in an Extrude or Sweep NURBS to generate a mesh. Some examples are shown below.
Compatibility
ArrowMaker is compatible with the following versions of Cinema 4D:
| Cinema 4D version | Compatible? |
|---|---|
| R19 | Yes (earlier versions of Cinema 4D no longer supported) |
| R20, R21 | Yes, but requires the INSYDIUM Bridge plugin |
| S22 | No |
| R23, S24 | Yes |
| R25, S26 | Yes |
| R2023 | Yes |
| R2024 | Yes |
| R2025 | Yes (macOS version requires C4D 2025.2 or later) |
| R2026 | Yes |
Note - there are separate downloads for each compatible version of C4D listed in the above table - make sure you download the correct file!
User Interface
The plugin has a number of parameters, as shown here. Full details are found in the plugin documentation.
Arrow parameters
Workflow enhancements
Download
Download ArrowMaker for R19 and R20-R21 (if using the INSYDIUM Bridge)
Download ArrowMaker for R23/S24
Download ArrowMaker for R25/S26
Page last updated November 24th 2025