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# Custom ICENode Categories

There are five main categories of ICENodes:

- Regular Custom ICENode

- Single-Thread Custom ICENode

- Multi-Phase Custom ICENode

- Element Generator Custom ICENodes

- Single-Thread/Element Generator Custom ICENode

#### Topics in this section

- Regular Custom ICENode
- Single-Thread Custom ICENode
- Multi-Phase Custom ICENode
- Element Generator Custom ICENodes
- Single-Thread/Element Generator Custom ICENode
- Multi-Phase/Element Generator Custom ICENode