[Randomness in leaves meshes]

12 hours ago, Mario said:

ok, maybe this tilt (angle axis) parameter could be in direction modifiers ? (spline rotation )

 

Do you just want to rotate the leaves along their axis with a random angle?
Maybe then create a dummy path that will be the start for the leaves, and the leaves will have a PathPosition distributor, and will start from this dummy path. In its settings you can add chaos for AngleAxis.
Please see the attached example:

Leaves_RandAngleAxis_1.gfx

 

Thanks!

[Batch output Cache for GrowFX Objects]

20 hours ago, Usman said:

oh awesome, thank you so much for this. Can you please send the version for 2023 and 2025. 

Ok, I sent the updates via private message.

Thanks!

[Is there any freelance discount?]

6 minutes ago, ricardoabello said:

Hello, I am interested in purchasing the software, can I receive any kind of discount? I am a freelance architect and it is difficult to acquire the software due to its price. Thank you for your reply.

Hello,

Yes, we can provide some discount. I replied you in a private message...

 

Thanks!

[Randomness in leaves meshes]

I don't think Count Rate% is a good idea.
Try to create several different leaves as separate objects, you can use several GrowFX objects to create each leaf, then create one Instanced Geometry mesh, and add all these leaves to it.

Thanks!

[Batch output Cache for GrowFX Objects]

1 hour ago, Usman said:

sorry but yeah I tried that as well initially but didnt work, it doesnt record the cache file. Can you please test it ? 

 

Yes, you are right, it didn't work properly.
I noticed some bug in file name creation via MaxScript.
We've fixed it now and I can send you an update for version 2.0.1.
What version of 3dsMax do you have?

 

Thanks for your bug report!

[Randomness in leaves meshes]

Hello Mario,

 

I didn't understand what you want to achieve, but here is my advice:
On any parameter you can create an influence from Affect from any parameter of the parent distributor.
Set some value to this parameter other than zero, so that Affect can affect, since it works by multiplying this parameter by its factor. In the Affect settings you can set the Chaos% value to get some randomness.

 

Thanks!

[I cant Deactivate my License]

50 minutes ago, sabnam2 said:

Hello everyone, I am a new member here. I give my love to everyone and I am asking you What steps should I take if I am having trouble deactivating my license? How can contacting the customer support team assist me in resolving the issue, and why is it important to provide detailed information about my situation to ensure a more efficient and effective resolution process?

 

Please send me a private message with your license serial number, because I didn't find you among our clients using your email address.
Or send us an email to support@exlevel.com with your serial number.

 

Thanks!

[Batch output Cache for GrowFX Objects]

5 hours ago, Usman said:

can you please take a look at this 

Sorry, I forgot to answer your question.

 

Try to remove this line:

gfx.OneFile = on

The error is that GrowFX2 doesn't have the OneFile property.

 

Thanks!

 

[Get wind Seed Offset value via maxscript]

On 8/24/2024 at 5:51 AM, cippall said:

That would definitely be useful. 

 

Thank you ! 

 

Ok, as you requested, we have added the following methods to GrowFX:
For version 1.x:

<growfx>.<path>.GetAMDirSeedOffset <modifier_index_integer> 
<growfx>.<path>.SetAMDirSeedOffset <modifier_index_integer> <new_seed_value>
<growfx>.<path>.GetAMDirCountRate  <modifier_index_integer> 
<growfx>.<path>.SetAMDirCountRate  <modifier_index_integer> <count_rate_value>

For version 2.x:

 

<growfx2>.getNodeSeedOffset <node_index_integer>
- Returns the Seed Offset value for the specified node.

<growfx2>.setNodeSeedOffset <node_index_integer> <value_integer>
- Sets the Seed Offset value for the specified node.

<growfx2>.getNodeCountRate <node_index_integer>
- Returns the Count Rate value for the specified node.

<growfx2>.setNodeCountRate <node_index_integer> <value_float>
- Sets the Count Rate value for the specified node.
  
  

 

 

I can compile the update for you, just tell me your 3dsMax version.

Thanks!

[Question about preparing grow fx to unreal engine using pivot painter.]

Hello Caue,

 

Apologize for the delay in replying!

 

To make the leaves and branches as a single mesh, you need to make the Wire color for the paths the same.
Also the Group by Path Color option in the main panel should be enabled.

 

Thanks!

[Batch output Cache for GrowFX Objects]

On 7/25/2024 at 4:40 AM, Usman said:

Please if you can update this to include growfx2.0 as well. 

 

Hello Usman,

 

I think you just need to change this line like this:

if (classOf gfx) == GrowFX2 then (

Thanks!

[Get wind Seed Offset value via maxscript]

On 7/27/2024 at 3:53 AM, cippall said:

Hi Eduard,

 

These methodes seem to work fine for Direction Modifiers, but not for After Mesh Modifiers. Can you provide an example for changing the Count Rate and Seed for a Wind modifier placed in the After Mesh Modifiers list?

 

Thank you !

 

Hi cippall,

 

Yes, you are right, GetDirSeedOffset and SetDirSeedOffset are only used for Direction modifiers.
If you need, we can add GetAMDirSeedOffset and SetAMDirSeedOffset to access the Seed Offset for AfterMeshModifiers.

 

Thanks!

[GrowFx 2.x add wind after mesh modifier maxscript]

Hi cippall,

 

Sorry for the late reply!

Yes, you are right, the setNodeParamValue method didn't change the value with the Time type. But now I've fixed this bug, and I can send you an update.
What version of 3dsMax are you using?

 

Thanks!

[GrowFX Student version?]

17 hours ago, mahmoudaltemmamy said:

 

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Hello mahmoudaltemmamy,

 

Ok, I've sent you an educational license offer.

Thanks!

[GrowFx 2.x add wind after mesh modifier maxscript]

Hi

 

You need to write a program that will add the wind nodes and connect them to path nodes. 

Please see the Properties and Methods for the Node editor here:

https://exlevel.com/growfx2-manual/MAXScript.html

 

Now I'm on a small business trip and can't write such a program.

I'll be able to do this only after August 6.

Thanks! 

[Batch output Cache for GrowFX Objects]

Hello Usman,

 

Sorry for the delay, for some reason I missed your post...

 

You can try this code:

for gfx in selection do (
	if (classOf gfx) == GrowFX then (
		gfx.CacheMode = on
		filename = "E:\\GfxFiles\\" + gfx.name + ".gfxcache"
		gfx.NewCacheFile filename
		gfx.OneFile = on
		gfx.RecordCurrentFrame = on
		gfx.RecordAnimation = off
		gfx.RecordCache()
	)
)

 

You need to select objects and execute this code.
The folder for cache files must exist.

 

Thanks!

[Forget deactive license in old computer]

Hello, 

 

I just deactivated your old activations on the server side, and now you can activate again. 

Thanks! 

[Help! I Can't get deactivation code.]

18 minutes ago, maliya1 said:

Hi Guys,

I'm experiencing issues obtaining the deactivation code. Despite numerous attempts, I haven't been successful. The process seems unclear, and I'm unsure of the next steps to resolve this. Any guidance or support to acquire the necessary code would be greatly appreciated.

 

Hi maliya1, 

 

You need to run deactivate.exe and deactivate your license. 

We currently have 2 deactivation files for version 2.0 and version 1.x. And you can download these files from these links:

https://exlevel.com/download/files/deactivatetool/Deactivate_v1.exe  - to deactivate version 1.x
https://exlevel.com/download/files/deactivatetool/Deactivate_v2.exe  - to deactivate version 2.x

 

If you've any difficulties, please let me know in private message and send me your serial number of your license. 

Thanks! 

 

Best regards,
Eduard

[BIOS update \ activation GrowFX]

Hi Mohit, 

 

Yes of course, I just deactivated your old activations on the server side, and now you can activate again. 

Thanks! 

[BIOS update \ activation GrowFX]

Hi, 

 

Ok, I just deactivated your old activations on the server side, and now you can activate again. 

 

Thanks! 

[Forgot to deactivate license before format / reinstall]

13 minutes ago, Fillipe said:

Hello! i forgot to deactivate my GrowFX license before i format and reinstall a new Windows and now i can´t install it  
Can i do it another way?

Thanks.

Hello, 

 

No problem, I just deactivated your old activations on the server side, and now you can activate again. 

Thanks! 

[I cant Deactivate my License]

1 minute ago, LeviTaylor said:

If you're having trouble deactivating your license, reach out to the customer support team for assistance. They can guide you through the process and troubleshoot any issues you're experiencing. Providing detailed information about your situation will help them resolve the issue more efficiently. Don't hesitate to seek help – they're there to assist you.

Hello,

 

Please email me your license Serial number to support@exlevel.com

Thanks!

[I have a question about Distributors' Count Rate Seed offset.]

Hello ichi5b77,

 

Yes, these parameters are not animated, so they are not available in MaxScript.
But we can add them programmatically.
Do you need it only for Distributors?

 

Please email me at support@exlevel.com and I'll send you an update later.

 

Thanks!

[Deactivation]

Hi Denis_D,

 

Yes of course, I just deactivated your old activations on the server side, and now you can activate again.
Thanks!
 

[ANGLE AXIS & TURN AXIS CASE]

Maybe add the Vector Direction for starting paths?

Also you need to change some settings, please see my screenshot:

 

 

Why do you think that affectors work only for one?

Thanks!