Instead of using 3ds Max's own Space-Warp system to create wind or gravity
effects, this Node can be used to create the same or better effects. The
big advantage by using this Node is the flexibility because of the internal
controls and complete isolation with other scene based effects.
ON - (Bool) This input data
stream determines whether the operator is considered 'on' or 'off'. You
can connect other operators to this input channel such as a Bool
Helper to activate/deactivate the whole operator.
Time - (Time) This input data stream is used to define the local
time for the operator when the user wants to override the default system
time.
Particle - (Particle) This input data stream reads in the currently
selected particle group that is to be brought to the target. The data
stream MUST be connected and will be highlighted yellow
if it is not.
Position - (Position) defines the position (center) of the force
field, this is needed for volumetric force field effects like Spheres
or Cylinders.
Direction - (Direction) sets the direction vector of the force
field
UI Control Parameters - those input data streams are the equivalent
of the UI controls, keep in mind that there is no visual indication that
an operator is connected to any of those inputs! It might be needless
to adjust a value if it gets overwritten by a connected operator.
No outputs available for this Node
Strength - defines the strength of the force field. This value
is specified in strength per second. A value of 1 will move the particle
one 3ds Max unit further within one second. To get an effects that looks
somehow similar to the native 3ds Max Gravity or other force field effects
a value of 10 or 100 is suggested.
Variation - adds a random variation to the strength of the force
field.
Decay 1 - defines the distance measured from the Position, at
which the decay should be calculated. After the Decay 1 radius is reached
no more force is affecting the particles.
Decay 2 - defines a second falloff distance for Cylinder and Directional
forces. This decay value affects those particles traveling along the height
of the cylinder.
Type - sets the Type of force field that should be applied to
the particles. The following Types are possible:
Direct - choose this option to use the supplied (connected) direction
vector to apply the force field effect.
Sphere - when selected a spherical force field effect will be
applied to the particles.
Cylinder - choose this option to make the force field behave like
a Cylindrical one.
Cone - to apply forces in a cone like manner, choose this option.
FOV - defines the opening angle of the cone
Radial Sphere - this type of force field works like a "motor",
it moves particles around inside the force field. The speed of travel
is defined by the strength of the force field.
Radial Cylinder - like the Radial Sphere, this force field effect
is more like a "motor" that moves particles in a circular manner
around its center.
Void Sphere - check this option to get a spherical force field
that particles can not enter into.
Void Cylinder - when checked, a cylindrical force field is created
that particles can not enter.