Any way to make scatter flow along face/edge direction

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morbidangel
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Any way to make scatter flow along face/edge direction

Post by morbidangel »

Lets say I want to have the objects in vray scatter angle to the flow of my surface topology. Is this possible?
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bdancer
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Re: Any way to make scatter flow along face/edge direction

Post by bdancer »

It's not currently possible, but the idea is pretty interesting, we'll think on this.
morbidangel
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Re: Any way to make scatter flow along face/edge direction

Post by morbidangel »

That's too bad. I have a creature that has such topological flow and I was hoping to cover it with geometry that contoured to this flow. If you ever have this feature please let me know!
bdancer
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Re: Any way to make scatter flow along face/edge direction

Post by bdancer »

You could try using "Pattern" distribution type which use UV for distribution.
morbidangel
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Re: Any way to make scatter flow along face/edge direction

Post by morbidangel »

If I try using Pattern, in a lot of my tests maya simply crashes. I've never had success with pattern types 1-3.
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Re: Any way to make scatter flow along face/edge direction

Post by bdancer »

Could you please send me some scenes that crash?
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