by topchannel1on1·Modeling
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Quick Object Scatter stands out in the superhive library for combining click, curve and line-based scattering with instance-based duplication that keeps the polycount down.
Quick Object Scatter is a Blender add-on for distributing object instances through a scene. You add the objects you want to scatter to the add-on, then place them anywhere you click using a simple interface. A draw function scatters objects along a curve path, and a draw line feature instances objects along lines you draw.
Rotation and scale can be randomized as you place objects, including X, Y and Z rotation. Instances can be organized by adding them directly into a collection of your choosing. Because the scattered objects are duplicated as instances, they don't add to the overall polycount.
The workflow is straightforward: select the objects you want, add them to the add-on, click the scatter button, then hold Shift + RMB to drop a scattered object at the cursor position. It runs on Blender 2.93, 3.0 and 3.1 under a GPL license, with documentation available.
Quick Object Scatter is best for blender users who need to populate scenes with instanced objects by clicking, along curves, or along lines they draw.
Quick Object Scatter is completely free to download and use.
Quick Object Scatter lists support for Blender 2.93, 3.0 and 3.1, so it runs on 3.1 as well as the two earlier versions named. It was published around four years ago, so if you're on a newer Blender release, check the developer's page for the current version and any compatibility updates before installing. The versions listed here are the ones confirmed, and behaviour on releases outside that range isn't stated, so verifying compatibility for your setup is worthwhile first.
Quick Object Scatter starts by selecting the objects you want to scatter and adding them to the add-on. You then click the scatter button and hold Shift + RMB to drop a scattered object at the cursor position. Rotation and scale can be randomized from their respective panels as you work. It also includes a draw function for scattering objects along a curve path and a draw line feature for instancing objects along lines you draw, giving you a few ways to place objects.
Quick Object Scatter duplicates the scattered objects as instances rather than full copies, so they don't add to the overall polycount. That lets you place objects across a scene while keeping the underlying geometry lighter. You can also keep things organized by adding the instances directly into a collection of your choosing as you scatter. Rotation on the X, Y and Z axes and scale can each be randomized to vary the placed instances rather than dropping identical copies.
Quick Object Scatter is listed as free here in the catalog, and it is distributed under a GPL license. For current licensing terms and any changes, check the developer's page directly. The add-on carries a small number of ratings on superhive and has been available for around four years, so reviewing the latest details on the developer's page is worth doing before you download and install it for your version of Blender.
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