Houdini 21.0 Nodes Copernicus nodes

Pyro Dissipate Copernicus node

Dissipates a VDB’s values over time.

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Since 21.0

The Pyro Dissipate COP performs several types of dissipation on the input VDB. This will drive the VDB’s value to the goal value (usually zero), causing the smoke to disappear over time. An optional control field can be used to affect where the dissipation occurs.

Parameters

Signature

The VDB type that the source accepts.

See Signatures for more information.

Mode

Controls the rate by which to dissipate the VDB.

Dissipation Rate

The percentage of the current amount to be lost per fixed interval (per second).

Subtraction Rate

Specific amount to be lost per fixed interval (per second).

Lifespan

The interval (per second) in which a fixed amount (1 unit) to be lost.

Half-Life

The interval (per second) in which half the amount to be lost (half-life).

Dissipation Rate

The percentage of the current amount to be lost per fixed interval (per second).

Subtraction Rate

Specific amount to be lost per fixed interval (per second).

Lifespan

The interval (per second) in which a fixed amount (1 unit) to be lost.

Half-Life

The interval (per second) in which half the amount to be lost (half-life).

Goal Value

The reference value to which the field will cool to, usually zero.

Goal Tolerance

When turned on and the VDB’s value cools below Goal Value + Goal Tolerance, the VDB’s value will be driven down all the way to the Goal Value.

Mask by Control Field

Mask out the effect of the force by the control field. Control fields are usually used the same way as masks, so represent a smooth engagement of the effect.

Mask along Axis

It is common for effects to be scaled along one particular axis. Rather than requiring the construction of VDBs to represent this; this allows the direct specification of the world space range over which the effect is to be scaled.

Limit Values

Minimum Limit

The output VDB is clamped below by this value.

Maximum Limit

The output VDB is clamped above by this value.

Inputs

source

A Float VDB or Vector VDB to drive to a goal value.

control

A Float or Vector VDB to use as a control field. If it is a Vector VDB, its length is used.

Outputs

dissipate

The input VDB dissipated.

See also

Copernicus nodes