Suggestion for Particles system.

[Bagamut]

Hi Petr,

sure the second version looks better and is easier to read.

Michael

I also think that the second option looks better.

[Petr Schreiber]

I am happy to hear that!

Do you have any special requirements or simply list of features you need in the particle system?


Petr

[Michael Hartlef]

The particles themself don't need to be referenced, but the emitters. You need to able to transform them like other entities. Features?

Like I said, emitters should be transformable. Move, Rotate, Scale.
Reflectors who be awesome too. Maybe gravitiy fields too.

[Petr Schreiber]

Thanks Mike,

regarding referencing particles ... for some simple cases I think why not, I will keep it as an option.

Could you explain more on reflectors, I must admit I don't understand the term precisely

Gravity fields are good idea, and on the similar note, I was thinking about emitting surfaces. That means you could for example define square, and then say you want to emit particles with custom frequency in direction perpendicular to its surface, which could be great for weather.

Imagine putting such a virtual square on top of your city model, then animate just the square to gentle periodic wave movement (+/- 5 degrees), and you have nicely randomized direction for rain particles...


Petr

[Michael Hartlef]

http://www.ru.is/kennarar/hannes/use...i/ch20s03.html

Sometimes people name them reflectors or deflector. It is basically defining an object as one and then particles bounce of them.

[Petr Schreiber]

Perfect, now I get it. Ok, I am adding it on the list!


Petr