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Instance

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

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. Click the Instance button on the Drive Particles tab.

  2. Click LMB the particle system you want to be affected and press Enter to confirm your selection.

  3. Click LMB 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.