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What do you need to know about particle rotation?
The rotation control you indicated is used to control the initial rotation of particles, not the axis they rotate on. For example, if you set it to Object Z, each particle’s X-axis will start off aligned with the emitter’s Z axis.
Is there a way to randomly rotate objects in Blender?
Thus, if you create multiple “identical” objects with randomized rotation, group them, and set visualization to use the group, you should get randomly rotated particle objects. I’m still not sure if that’s what you need, Xalt.
Why do you need a generator object in X-particles?
The Generator object is responsible for generating objects in the scene. This is needed because the Emitter object only generates and manipulates particle data. If you want objects to be associated with those particles, you will need to add a Generator object.
How do I make objects out of particles?
For objects to be generated from particles, you must tell the Generator which emitter it will work with. Drag an emitter object into this field to do that. Until you have done so, you will not be able to access any of the other settings in the Generator.
How does rotation of particles work in Blender?
Each particle begins to execute its IPO at the frame on which it is emitted, so newer particles start spinning later. For a still render, this should give you the effect you want. I think Jahka eliminated texture control for particles. You can still use vertex groups to control a number of particle attributes. Good luck, and happy Thanksgiving!
How are massless particles defined in Newtonian mechanics?
As you already pointed out, massless particles have no meaning in Newton mechanics. This comes back to the way in which mass is defined m = F a . Implying that a particle with m = 0 would have no momentum and no kinetic energy and, hence, would be nothing at all. Newtonian mechanics by definition obey Newton’s laws of motion. F = m a.
How does friction work in the nparticle solver?
Friction specifies how much nParticles resists relative motion on collision with itself, passive objects, nCloth, and other nParticle objects that share the same Maya Nucleus solver. The total amount of Friction used in a collision is the sum Friction value of the two colliding objects.
How do you see the rotation of particles in Blender?
These parameters specify how the individual particles are rotated during their travel. To visualize the rotation of a particle, display particles as Axis in the Viewport Display panel. Sets the initial rotation of the particle by aligning the X axis in the direction of: The global X axis.
Do you have to spin particles to follow curve?
If you use a Curve Guide and want the particles to follow the curve, you have to set Angular Velocity to Spin and leave the rotation on Constant (i.e. do not turn on Dynamic). Curve Follow does not work for particles. The magnitude of angular velocity.
What should the axis of angular velocity be in Blender?
The selector specifies the axis of angular velocity to be. A zero vector (no rotation). The particles velocity vector. A random vector. If you use a Curve Guide and want the particles to follow the curve, you have to set Angular Velocity to Spin and leave the rotation on Constant (i.e. do not turn on Dynamic).