[Plugin] Random Entity Generator - v1.2.0 - 31 Jan. 2022

[samuel_t]

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]

@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]

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]

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

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[samuel_t]

1.0.8 version fixes a bug about entity rotation.

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[samuel_t]

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]

1.1.0 version:

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

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[pilou]

A FlowScape challenger!

[samuel_t]

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]

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]

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]

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]

@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]

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]

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]

1.1.6 version adds two parameters:

• Put entities in group
• Put entities in layer

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[samuel_t]

1.1.7 version fixes a bug concerning scaling.

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[Didier Bur]

Hi,
It seems you're re-doing Compo Spray ?

https://extensions.sketchup.com/extension/213a8e60-208f-4b6d-95ff-ab367c09a959/compo-spray

[samuel_t]

@didier bur said:

Hi,
It seems you're re-doing Compo Spray ?

https://extensions.sketchup.com/extension/213a8e60-208f-4b6d-95ff-ab367c09a959/compo-spray

Hi. You're right Didier. They're similar.

[kenancakir]

Thank you..