[Plugin] Random Entity Generator - v1.2.1 - 29 April 2025

samuel_t · 5 Dec 2019, 00:34

The 1.0.2 version adds many parameters:

Rotate entities?
Entity min size
Entity max size
Entity density

pilou · 5 Dec 2019, 08:28

Near the perfection!

What is the process for don't have frame (segments) around the object with the transparent texture/photo ?
If i erase them (segments) all is erased! (Texture/photo)

I can mask it but does exist something else ?
Here the fame was "masked"

Pixero · 5 Dec 2019, 10:33

@pilou said:

Near the perfection!

What is the process for don't have frame (segments) around the object with the transparent texture/photo ?
If i erase them (segments) all is erased! (Texture/photo)

Set SketchUp to show Wireframes.
Open any group or component.
Drag to select the edges and right click to hide them.
Set SketchUp to Shaded with textures.
The edges are now "gone".

pbacot · 5 Dec 2019, 18:03

Looks like a good one. I think it's amazing you can make it work with Enscape and all. Thank you!

samuel_t · 5 Dec 2019, 18:35

With 1.0.4 version :

You can create proxies for Enscape. So, a tree becomes a forest in secs.
Proxies are symbolized by little translucent cubes with a random color:

pilou · 6 Dec 2019, 01:36

@unknownuser said:

Drag to select the edges and right click to hide them.

@Pixero
It's that I made with "Masked them"
It's curious because seems to me that was a trick for have only the "material/texture/Photo" but maybe i have dreamed!

samuel_t · 7 Dec 2019, 00:33

What's new in 1.0.5 version ?

There is a new param: Avoid entity collision. After 5 unsuccessful attempts, collided entity is erased.
Enscape proxies have real dimensions based on real model. This allows a better collision detection.
You can specify, via context menu, a spawn zone for generated objects. It is called "Random Zone":

samuel_t · 7 Dec 2019, 20:33

New in v1.0.6: If you've set a Random Zone, distribution algorithm follows possible mesh deformations:

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samuel_t · 9 Dec 2019, 04:38

1.0.8 version fixes a bug about entity rotation.

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samuel_t · 10 Dec 2019, 19:37

1.0.9 version includes a library of proxies ready-to-use for Enscape and V-Ray. (It's available on Windows only.)

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samuel_t · 11 Dec 2019, 13:08

1.1.0 version:

Adds a parameter: Entity max. altitude.
Handles complex meshes very quickly:

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pilou · 11 Dec 2019, 13:35

A FlowScape challenger!

samuel_t · 12 Dec 2019, 21:06

1.1.1 version:

Adds a parameter useful e.g. to hide tree roots: Push entities to down (cm).
Adds four presets to help you discover how parameters work in REG plugin.

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samuel_t · 13 Dec 2019, 22:44

What's new in 1.1.2 version?

There is a "Preview" button in REG Parameters.
Random Zones can be constituted of triangles.

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samuel_t · 16 Dec 2019, 00:34

With 1.1.3 version:

You can set Random Zone from an image. Here is how . ~~Note: SketchUp 2018 or greater is required.~~

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samuel_t · 16 Dec 2019, 05:24

1.1.4 version enhances compatibility and performance for "Set Random Zone from Image" feature. Now, this feature is compatible with SketchUp 2017 or newer and is a lot faster.

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samuel_t · 16 Dec 2019, 05:34

@pbacot said:

[...] I think it's amazing you can make it work with Enscape and all. [...]

It also works with V-Ray and potentially other renderers.
Just randomize the component-proxy made with V-Ray/other...
(Right click on component-proxy then left click "Randomize...".)

samuel_t · 16 Dec 2019, 05:35

1.0.7 version:

Adds four parameters:
- Entity minimum rotation
- Entity maximum rotation
- Follow face normals?*
- Overwrite entity colors?
Supports multiple Random Zones.

(*) Thanks to Eneroth3 for its help.

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samuel_t · 16 Dec 2019, 22:02

1.1.5 version adds three parameters:

When you set selection as Random Zone:
- Entity distribution algorithm
When you set Random Zone from an image:
- How many vertical (Z axis) layers?
- Space between each Z layer (cm)?

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samuel_t · 19 Dec 2019, 16:46

1.1.6 version adds two parameters:

Put entities in group
Put entities in layer

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