# Deformer Graph Deformer graphs allow for the manipulation of skinned mesh vertices at runtime. Has a range of applications for skinned meshes and characters. Executes in the compute shader on GPU so it's generally pretty efficient. Can be disabled on a per-LOD basis via skeletal mesh asset details panel. "Stat gpu" command can be used to view performance of compute kernels.\ \ [Epic documentation on deformer graphs](https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/unreal-engine/deformer-graph-in-unreal-engine) Practical examples of graphs can be found in the UE Content Examples downloadable from the Epic launcher Currently, I use deformer graphs to achieve: •Dual Quaternion skinning for Daz characters •Performant and realistic body jiggle via verlet integration •Enabling of morph targets on simulated cloth assets --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://dilly.gitbook.io/dilly/deformer-graph.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.