by manny·Modeling
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Stands out in the Superhive library for handling volume, surface, and spline scattering from one panel, with live curve updates and a named layer for every scatter.
ScatterCraft is a scatter add-on for Blender that places objects across a scene using three modes from a single panel. Drop a volume into the scene and hit Scatter to make objects appear; move the volume or change the seed and scatter again.
Volume Scatter fills any cube, sphere, or custom mesh shape with objects. Surface Scatter covers any mesh surface, aligning objects to the normals and rotating them upright on whatever slope they land on. Spline Scatter runs objects along any curve, and with Live mode turned on the scatter updates in real time as you drag control points and reshape the curve.
Every scatter builds its own named layer, so you can lock the layers you want to keep and clear the ones you don't. A live scatter can be frozen into a permanent layer with one click. ScatterCraft is built for Blender 4.2 and above, including Blender 5.0, works with Cycles and Eevee, and is released under the GPL license.
Scattercraft is best for blender artists filling scenes with scattered objects, from rocks across terrain to foliage on surfaces or objects following a drawn curve.
Scattercraft is completely free to download and use.
ScatterCraft is built for Blender 4.2 and above, and its listed compatibility runs from 4.2 through 5.1, which includes Blender 5.0. It is packaged as an add-on and marked as Blender Extension compatible, so it fits the current extension workflow. If you are on a version within that range, it is designed to run there. For any version outside that window, or to confirm the newest supported release, check the developer's page before installing.
ScatterCraft is listed as working with both Cycles and Eevee, Blender's two built-in render engines. It handles the placement of objects across volumes, surfaces, and splines, so the scattered objects can be rendered in either engine depending on your project. No separate render-engine restrictions are noted beyond these two. If you want to confirm how it behaves with your specific scene or a particular engine setup, the developer's page is the best place to check current details.
ScatterCraft's Spline Scatter mode runs objects along any curve you draw. With Live mode turned on, the scatter updates in real time as you drag the curve's control points and reshape it, so placement follows the curve while you edit. This suits situations like a vine crawling up a wall or a road winding through mountains, where the path itself is being adjusted. Once you are happy with a live scatter, you can freeze it into a permanent layer with a single click.
ScatterCraft builds a separate named layer for every scatter you create, keeping each result organized on its own. You can lock the layers you want to keep so they stay untouched, and clear the ones you no longer need. A live spline scatter can also be frozen into a permanent layer with one click, turning a real-time result into a fixed one. This layer system means multiple scatters can live in the same scene without overwriting each other.
ScatterCraft is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current price and license details it is best to check the developer's page directly. The add-on is released under the GPL license, which is standard for Blender add-ons. For confirmation of what is included and any usage terms that apply to your situation, refer to the developer's own listing before downloading.
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