Embed in Fluid

Allows an object to react and move with a fluid.

See also: Source from Object, Smoke Object, Fluid Object, Smoke Container 2 more , Fire Container, Liquid Container

This is often used with an object that has been converted to points. You can either store data on the points or instance geometry. Embed in Fluid is usually used for tracking fluid flow passively, by using marker particles.

This tool only works with volume based fluid.

Using Embed in Fluid

  1. Create a geometry object and source within a container.

    For more information on containers see: Smoke Container, Fire Container, and Liquid Container.

  2. Click the Embed in Fluid tool on the Liquid or Fire and Smoke tab.

  3. Select the object to embed in fluid and press Enter to confirm your selection.

This example shows a grid that has been converted to points embedded in the fluid to track the flow.