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New particle system learning resources

  Published by brian on January 30th, 2008 in Development, Documentation, Tutorials, Videotutorials

harmonic_02_01.jpgWith the new particle system coming out likely in the coming Peach release, we all probably want to learn more about how it works. So I've put together a collection of links to learn the new system. If you come across any resources yourself, let us know and we'll add them to the list.

I've named them according to the topic they cover:

  1. General information about the new particle system.
  2. Documentation on the rewrite of the particle system.
  3. Rewrite information.
  4. Introduction to the new particle system.
  5. System settings.
  6. None physics setting.
  7. Newtonian particle systems.
  8. Boids particle systems.
  9. Particle boids.
  10. Boids example.
  11. Explode with particles.
  12. Particle collision.
  13. Harmonic effector.
  14. Blenderartist's thread discussing the new particle system.
  15. Creating candle smoke with new particle system. (.blend file available)
  16. Blenderartist's thread discussing hair creation.
  17. Creating a feather with the new particle system. (.blend file available)
  18. Setting up boids system.
  19. Hair video tutorials.
  20. 10-minute Blender hair tutorial.
  21. Another Blender hair tutorial. (.pdf)
  22. Blender hair inspiration and some tips.


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  1. 1 mookie Edit Link Jan 30th, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    That's awsome! I just wish there were more screenshots or videos not just settings and columns of numbers. Still - a-m-a-z-i-n-g stuff!

  2. 2 Rabid Rabbit Edit Link Jan 30th, 2008 at 5:26 pm

    I forget where it is, but that tutorial on making Predator/Prey relationships with Boids should be on there.

  3. 3 Harryabreu Edit Link Jan 30th, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    Thank you very much!

  4. 4 CrazyJack Edit Link Jan 30th, 2008 at 5:43 pm

    WOW, exelent, everything I needed to do my short! only one little stupid question. Will I be able to use this on older version of blender? (2.44)

  5. 5 Teatime Edit Link Jan 30th, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    That's excellent thank you.

  6. 6 jaco Edit Link Jan 30th, 2008 at 6:37 pm

    To Crazy Jack:
    NO! You won't able to use it on older version of blender…this NEW particle system currently is available only in SVN (development) versions now and will be added to next release..this system is very diferent from that old one outdated particle system that there until 2.45 release so the tutorials are not suitable for old system…
    So the only solution now is to download one of the currently SVN trunk builds from http://www.graphicall.org for your operating system…

  7. 7 goncalopp Edit Link Jan 30th, 2008 at 6:37 pm

    It looks quite promising!
    Can't wait for 2.50… must… download… build… :P

    @Rabid Rabbit: if that's the one, it is accessible through #8.Boids particle systems.

    @CrazyJack: The new features will probably not work with the old versions… (methinks :P)

  8. 8 Hummm Edit Link Jan 30th, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    wow this hits the spot….. all morning ive been trying to find these links…

  9. 9 Brian Edit Link Jan 30th, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    *Rabid Rabbit: Its 18. Setting up boids system

  10. 10 samran Edit Link Jan 30th, 2008 at 9:37 pm

    wow thanks a lot .

  11. 11 kram1032 Edit Link Jan 30th, 2008 at 10:45 pm

    @goncalopp: you're right. In one of the links, they already say that it's not backward compatible
    you'll need to tweak old systems (which roughly but not exactly get converted) but you wont be able to use it in older versions.

    Just as jaco said :)

    Great particle stuff :D Amazing!

  12. 12 verb Edit Link Jan 30th, 2008 at 11:07 pm

    Nice to see Samran commenting here :)

  13. 13 Popsy Edit Link Jan 31st, 2008 at 12:43 am

    Wow! That's really neat!

  14. 14 Cubedude04 Edit Link Jan 31st, 2008 at 12:50 am

    Great I can't wait for this!!!

  15. 15 Ben Edit Link Jan 31st, 2008 at 1:23 am

    All documentation is good documentation at this point, particularly for the latest features. Thanks for the list!

  16. 16 CrazyJack Edit Link Jan 31st, 2008 at 1:14 pm

    Thanks guys. I'm still new in all this ;p

  17. 17 Shane, Dwarfed FIlms Edit Link Jan 31st, 2008 at 7:05 pm

    Nice to be included on the list :)

  18. 18 PapaSmurf Edit Link Feb 1st, 2008 at 12:48 am

    I've started a sandbox page at http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Sandbox/Particles for wiki authors to brainstorm how to collect, organize, and portray this massive amount of information to our audience…

  19. 19 jahka Edit Link Feb 1st, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    One thing you guys should know is that numbers 2 & 3 (which are my contributions to documentation :) are very outdated and probably shouldn't be used for any kind of reference on the current system. The same applies to some others too with varying degree, things have just changed so much lately that the docs can't keep up.

    Atleast the docs written by olivS under "blender.org current changes since 2.44" should be up to date and were checked and approved by me.

  20. 20 Ataru Edit Link Feb 3rd, 2008 at 7:03 pm

    WOW! I just figured out the new particle system, and it rocks! It's so fun… THANK YOU JAHKA! NICE! I am literally laughing out loud playing with this thing.

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