Extensions:Py/Scripts/Manual/Add/Saltshaker

Create SaltShaker

• This Script randomly moves selected mesh.
• Shaking the mesh.
• Often used to randomly place objects.
• Scattering them around the scene.
• Setting IPO keys can give good results.
• This script can be used with the Dupliverts option.
• Large numbers of Objects can also be used.
• Explosions can be simulated.
• and more.
• Let's have a look at the Interface.

Interface/Menu Overview

• Features: Sliders, Numeric Input, Buttons, Menu.

Menu (Contains preset shaking.)

• None No Shaking.
• Minor Tremor Minor Shaking.
• Tremor Mid Level Shaking.
• Earthquake Large Shaking.
• End of the World Huge Shaking.

Buttons/Sliders

• Tilt X% Tilt Precentage X values.
• Tilt Y% Tilt Precentage Y values.
• Tilt Z% Tilt Precentage Z values.
• Move X% Movement Precentage X values.
• Move Y% Movement Precentage Y values.
• Move Z% Movement Precentage Z values.
• Shake Apply/Run Script.
• Undo Undo last shake.
• Exit End Script.

Using SaltShaker

• Download the script & place it in Blender's default script folder.
• Open the Script from the Scripts/Add Menu.
• The Script GUI will appear.
• Create several mesh objects.
• ShiftSelect all the Objects you want to Shake.
• Choose a preset from the Menu.
• Or Experiment with the different settings in the Script Menu.
• If you make a mistake or don't like the settings.
• You can Undo the last Changes.
• The script uses the random module.
• You can also animate the settings quite well.
• The script has been tested with 100 objects & works very well.