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Kaleidospace group

The Kaleidospace group adds 3D symmetry to the particle grid.

Mirror On X/Y/Z

These checkboxes define the symmetry axes. The following images show these parameters in play.

From left to right: all mirroring off, Mirror X, Mirror Y, Mirror Z with position z 500 pixels back, and Mirror X and Y.

Behavior

Two options in a pull-down menu define the symmetry operation.

• Mirror and Remove: Works like a regular kaleidoscope, where half of the image is mirrored and the other half is not visible (since it is replaced by the reflection).
• Mirror Everything: Particles are mirrored both ways so that nothing is discarded.

Behavior is set to Mirror and Remove (left) and Mirror Everything (right).

Center Position

Establish the symmetry center with x/y/z coordinates. Coordinates take effect when the corresponding Mirror value is checked (i.e., z position will adjust when you select Mirror on Z).