Extensions:Py/Scripts/Manual/Add/Saltshaker

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[edit] Saltshaker

[edit] About

Name Saltshaker Version 1.4.1a - 2008.02.26
Takes all selected meshes and shakes them. License N/A
Menu Opens with Text Editor Blender 2.42a - 2.48
Author Rednuht
Link(s) http://saltshaker.sourceforge.net/
Executable: saltshaker.py Modules:
Data: External Dependencies: None
Links Wiki: updated version in rar-archive on blenderWiki -

[edit] Introduction

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.


[edit] Instructions

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.


[edit] External Documentation


[edit] Additional Information


  • In the Wiki writer's opinion always have Python Installed on your computer when using scripts. http://www.python.org/

[edit] Support


[edit] Credits


Thanks go to:

  • Rednuht for The Script. Permissions.