Convert to MultiScatter

11 votes
Version: 
v0.40
Date Updated: 
08/24/2017
Author Name: 
Pixamoon

This is only rough idea how to convert objects to MultiScatter

First it creates new distribution object and then MultiScatter distributes objects on it.
It keeps transform (position, scale and rotation) of objects

How to do:
Select first instances you want to convert and then run the script

v0.30
- faster conversion + cleaner code

Best,
Pixamoon

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miauu's picture

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This script is not installed. To use it select the objects you want to convert and drag and drop the script's file onto your 3ds Max viewports.

307896794's picture

Convert to MultiScatter

Hello, I don't know where to find it after installation

pixamoon's picture

re: suggestions

Hi 1rv,

1. Not sure why small lines are better then small planes - could yo explain more ? (and not sure if small lines will keep proper scale of the objects)

2. it should already use "Regular pattern" - at least in MultiScatter version I use here - which version do you use ?

3. Collisions, should be off - you right - will add that.

Best,
Pixamoon

todor's picture

Cool

Thank You for the script!

1rv's picture

Suggestion

Hi Pixamoon,
The goal of the following suggestions is to keep the right orientation (=rotation)* of scatter objects and avoid their overlapping
Would it be possible:
1/ istead of small planes use small lines (of 5cm**). It'd be nice if they had thickness of say 40cm.
2/ Multiscatter should use 'Regular pattern' insted of Random one.
3/ Generate and Receive collisions is ON (>/= 100%)

*Important in majority of cases (ArchViz)
** Given dimentions are rather suitable for exteriors

pixamoon's picture

fix

Hi, it should be fixed now - please try new version v0.40

Best,
Pixamoon

1rv's picture

Thanks for reply. Its v.1.060

Thanks for reply. Its v.1.060 max2017 win10.

pixamoon's picture

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Hi,

Let me which version of multiscatter do you use ? Will take a look on it.

1rv's picture

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1rv's picture

maxscript filein exeption

maxscript filein exeption here (v.1.060 (max2017 win10)):
--Unknown property: "Pattern _Channel" in $Multiscatter_005

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