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Shockwave Addon

by EdenWeby 3D·Simulation

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Why we like it

Described as Blender's first Shockwave Addon featured on the Blender Market, it earns its place for a lightweight, particle-based approach that scales from a one-click generate to duplicated emitters for more complex results.

What is Shockwave Addon?

Shockwave Addon builds a shockwave in Blender using the software's own particle system. Clicking the Generate button creates a simple shockwave, and the "Shockwave" Empty — the parent of all objects in the setup — lets you rotate or position it wherever you need. If your PC can handle it, the effect can also be turned into smoke.

For an advanced shockwave, you duplicate the "s_emitter" object and change values in the particle system panel, where Turbulence and Life Time each make a difference. Giving each duplicated emitter different properties produces a more elaborate result. The addon is described as easy and lightweight, and includes controls to change color, size, shape and speed, plus the option to duplicate the emitter.

Documentation is provided, and a demo video is available. Shockwave Addon supports a wide range of Blender versions, from 2.8 through 4.0, and is released under the GPL license. It is listed in the Superhive library, where it has recorded over 200 sales.

Who is Shockwave Addon best for?

Shockwave Addon is best for blender users creating shockwave effects with the particle system.

How much does Shockwave Addon cost?

Shockwave Addon is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Generates a shockwave using Blender's particle system
  • One-click Generate button for a simple shockwave, positioned and rotated via the parent "Shockwave" Empty
  • Advanced setups by duplicating the "s_emitter" object and adjusting Turbulence and Life Time in the particle system panel
  • Controls to change color, size, shape and speed
  • Option to turn the effect into smoke
  • Duplicate Emitter control
  • Included documentation

Tags

#Blender#shockwave#particles#energy shockwave#smoke#VFX#particle system#EdenWeby 3D

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Shockwave Addon support?

Shockwave Addon lists support for a broad range of Blender releases, spanning from 2.8 up through 4.0. The full list includes 4.0, 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3, 3.2, 3.1, 3.0, 2.93, 2.92, 2.91, 2.9, 2.83, 2.82, 2.81 and 2.8. This wide coverage means the addon can be used across many older and current Blender installations. If you are on a version outside this range, check the developer's page for current compatibility details before installing.

How do I create an advanced shockwave with Shockwave Addon?

Shockwave Addon creates a simple shockwave when you click the Generate button. To build an advanced version, you duplicate the object named "s_emitter" and change values in the particle system panel, where Turbulence and Life Time each make a difference. Giving each duplicated "s_emitter" different properties produces a more elaborate shockwave. The whole setup is parented to a "Shockwave" Empty, which you use to rotate or position the effect wherever you want it in your scene.

Is Shockwave Addon free, and what license does it use?

Shockwave Addon is listed as free in this catalog, and it is released under the GPL license. For current licensing terms and any related details, check the developer's page directly, since terms can change over time. The addon also ships with documentation to help you get started, and a demo video is available. It records over 200 sales and is published by EdenWeby 3D within the Superhive library.

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