PDraw

This node allows you to draw particles using a virtual brush.

The PDraw node enables you to freely draw particles in 3D space. Once you have drawn the particles, the node will act as a container for them.

Drawing particles in the 3D view using the PDraw node.

TP ParticleDraw

To draw particles in a view:

  • Select the PDraw node.
  • Choose Simulate | Thinking Particles | TP ParticleDraw.
  • Move the time slider to the frame at which the particles should be born.
  • Ctrl-drag to draw the particles.
  • If Type is set to Spherical, you can Shift-drag to change the size of the virtual sphere inside which the particles are drawn.
  • Once you have drawn the particles for this frame, move to the next frame at which you want particles to be born. Draw the particles for the new frame.