Instance

Replaces each particle with a geometric shape when it is rendered.

See also: Emitter, Source from Geometry, Render, Sprite

This tool is used to replace particles with geometric shapes. For example, you can replace particles with a modeled shape such as a bee.

Using Instance

  1. Select the particle system you want to be affected.

  2. Click the Instance tool on the Drive Particles tab.

  3. Select the object you want the particles to be replaced with and press Enter to confirm your selection.

    You can see a preview by clicking the template flag in the network editor, which will replace each particle with a wire frame of the shape.

For specific parameter help see the Instance node help.