How do I scatter?

[ravi@bi-standard.net]

P Array, easiest, and the best way to do it clean. its already installed into 3dsmax, good luck.

[marcusss]

There are different meaning to "scatter"

scatter instances of an object on a surface?
in a volume?
in random 3d space?

what do you want to do exactly?

[Alberto_Ro]

There are different meaning to "scatter"

scatter instances of an object on a surface?
in a volume?
in random 3d space?

what do you want to do exactly?I mean scattering instances of an object on a surface. :)
But I need to know exactly how to do that. Is it using a modifier? :curious:
If yes, what modifier? :curious:

[Arkon11]

Well, this is one of the few answers I know. Heres a quick explanation for basic scattering


1. create an object, whether it be a model or just a spline.

2 Head over to the create button, under the geometry, click the drop down button thing, and scroll down to Compound Objects.

3. There should be a "scatter" button, click it (with your geometry still selected.)

4. Now you'll see a list of parameters, near the top you'll see a "pick distrobution object" button, you can click that then select the object you wish to scatter the geometry or spline over.

5 I also recamend going down to the display button and checking "hide distrobution object" and if you are spreading alot of things, changing the display to a lower value, such as 10%.

Theres a basic explantion of the scatter tool.

[Alberto_Ro]

Well, this is one of the few answers I know. Heres a quick explanation for basic scattering


1. create an object, whether it be a model or just a spline.

2 Head over to the create button, under the geometry, click the drop down button thing, and scroll down to Compound Objects.

3. There should be a "scatter" button, click it (with your geometry still selected.)

4. Now you'll see a list of parameters, near the top you'll see a "pick distrobution object" button, you can click that then select the object you wish to scatter the geometry or spline over.

5 I also recamend going down to the display button and checking "hide distrobution object" and if you are spreading alot of things, changing the display to a lower value, such as 10%.

Theres a basic explantion of the scatter tool.Thanks a lot, is really helped me. :applause:

[Arkon11]

I'm happy to help, and heck you would have done the same for me.

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