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Garden Scatter

by Douripo·Workflow

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Why we like it

Garden Scatter stands out in the Superhive library for handling vertex counting automatically, applying the target's vertex amount as the particle count without manual setup.

What is Garden Scatter?

Garden Scatter is a Blender add-on that distributes objects over a target using the hair particle system. Its main feature scatters an object across the target vertices without you needing to know how many vertices there are: Garden Scatter calculates the amount of vertices and applies it as the particle count on the target object.

Alongside vertex-based distribution, the add-on can distribute objects on the faces of the target. You can choose either a single object or a collection as the source, giving control over what gets scattered. The developer positions this as faster than setting up a hair particle system manually.

Garden Scatter is compatible with a wide range of Blender releases, spanning the 2.8 series through 4.1, and is released under the GPL license. Version 1.0.0 marks the initial release. A demo video is available for those who want a look before installing.

Who is Garden Scatter best for?

Garden Scatter is best for blender users scattering trees and other objects across surfaces using the hair particle system.

How much does Garden Scatter cost?

Garden Scatter is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Distributes objects on a target using the hair particle system with a few clicks
  • Calculates the amount of target vertices and applies it as the particle count automatically
  • Can distribute objects on the faces of the target
  • Option to choose a single object or a collection as the source object
  • Faster than manually setting up a hair particle system
  • Documentation available

Tags

#arch-viz#hair#garden#tree distribution#particles#scatter#Blender

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Garden Scatter support?

Garden Scatter works across a broad span of Blender releases, from the 2.8 series through version 4.1, including 2.9, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 4.0. This wide compatibility range covers both older and more recent installations, so most Blender users should be able to run the add-on without needing to update or downgrade their software specifically for it. Check the developer's page for the current list of supported versions.

How does Garden Scatter set the number of scattered objects?

Garden Scatter distributes an object onto the target vertices without you needing to know how many target vertices there are. The add-on calculates the amount of vertices on the target and applies that as the particle count on the target object. Beyond vertex-based scattering, it can also distribute objects on the faces of the target, and you can select either a single object or a whole collection as the source of what gets scattered.

Is Garden Scatter free, and what license does it use?

Garden Scatter is listed as free here in the catalog, and it is released under the GPL license. Licensing terms and any pricing can change over time, so for the most accurate and current details it is best to visit the developer's page directly. There you can also confirm what is included and reach out to the developer with any questions about the add-on before downloading it.

Is there a way to preview Garden Scatter before installing?

Garden Scatter has a demo video available, which you can watch to get a sense of the add-on ahead of installing it. The developer also provides documentation for the tool. For the current release, note that version 1.0.0 is the initial release, so checking the developer's page alongside the demo video is a good way to review what the add-on offers before adding it to your Blender setup.

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