Random 'Noise' Tool?

#1

Is there a script, or even a default Modo tool, that will allow me to easily create random ‘noise’ deformations in an object?

I am thinking something along the lines of the Cinema 4D Crumple tool, which deformas an object by effectively moving the verts about randomly within a specified radius. It is really easy to create cobblestones and timber planks using this tool.

The reason I need to know is that I am creating a set for a project I have coming up that requires wood planks that appear warped. Is there a script somewhere that will allow me to do this, or do I have to do it manually for each plank (about 50 of them). I need each plank to appear unique.

#2

Set your falloff to noise - you can adjust the scale. If you want to see what it looks like select ‘show falloff’ under the view menu and zoom out a little and the fractal pattern will become apparent (you can adjust the scale then).

The just transform or push your objects and it will ‘warp’ throught the noise field.

-Greg

#3

That’d be Jitter, Edit->Deform->Jitter.

EDIT: leuey’s method is better, use that :slight_smile:

#4

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