[Plugin] Random Entity Generator - v1.2.0 - 31 Jan. 2022

[samuel_t]

Hello, I created a plugin for SketchUp that generates random entities and randomizes existing ones. It's able to create proxies for Enscape. (It's also compatible with V-Ray and Thea Render.) You can doing scattering with it.

=> You can download it from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

Below, three Random Entity Generator plugin demonstrations:

star_demo.png

sunflowers_demo.jpg

deformations_demo.png

[pilou]

Always interesting!

Not yet used (some busy with Flowscape but can we have a version where elements are choosen in an existing family ?

[samuel_t]

What's new in version 1.0.1?

- Generation process is way faster.
- Extension is translated in French.
- You can, via context menu, randomize position and size of selected entities:

galaxies_demo.jpg

[samuel_t]

[...] can we have a version where elements are choosen in an existing family ?

It's possible with 1.0.1 version...Attention, selected entities must be groups:

Random.png

[pilou]

Absolutly marvelous!

[samuel_t]

The 1.0.2 version adds many parameters:

- Rotate entities?
- Entity min size
- Entity max size
- Entity density

[samuel_t]

With 1.0.3 version you can:

- Randomize components
- Glue entities to ground

sunflowers_demo.jpg

[pilou]

Near the perfection!

What is the process for don't have frame (segments) around the object with the transparent texture/photo ?
If i erase them (segments) all is erased! (Texture/photo)

I can mask it but does exist something else ?
Here the fame was "masked"

[Pixero]

Near the perfection!

What is the process for don't have frame (segments) around the object with the transparent texture/photo ?
If i erase them (segments) all is erased! (Texture/photo)

Set SketchUp to show Wireframes.
Open any group or component.
Drag to select the edges and right click to hide them.
Set SketchUp to Shaded with textures.
The edges are now "gone".

[pbacot]

Looks like a good one. I think it's amazing you can make it work with Enscape and all. Thank you!

[samuel_t]

With 1.0.4 version:

You can create proxies for Enscape. So, a tree becomes a forest in secs.
Proxies are symbolized by little translucent cubes with a random color:

reg_new_proxies_demo.png

[samuel_t]

[...] I think it's amazing you can make it work with Enscape and all. [...]

It also works with V-Ray and potentially other renderers.
Just randomize the component-proxy made with V-Ray/other...
(Right click on component-proxy then left click "Randomize...".)

[pilou]

Drag to select the edges and right click to hide them.

@Pixero
It's that I made with "Masked them"
It's curious because seems to me that was a trick for have only the "material/texture/Photo" but maybe i have dreamed!

[samuel_t]

What's new in 1.0.5 version?

- There is a new param: Avoid entity collision. After 5 unsuccessful attempts, collided entity is erased.
- Enscape proxies have real dimensions based on real model. This allows a better collision detection.
- You can specify, via context menu, a spawn zone for generated objects. It is called "Random Zone":

reg_zone_demo.png

[samuel_t]

New in v1.0.6: If you've set a Random Zone, distribution algorithm follows possible mesh deformations:

REG Plugin Deformations Demo.png

Download latest REG plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

[samuel_t]

1.0.7 version:

- Adds four parameters:

- Entity minimum rotation
- Entity maximum rotation
- Follow face normals?*
- Overwrite entity colors?

- Supports multiple Random Zones.

(*) Thanks to Eneroth3 for its help.

REG Plugin Glue To Faces Demo.jpg

Download latest REG plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

[samuel_t]

1.0.8 version fixes a bug about entity rotation.

Download latest REG plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

[samuel_t]

1.0.9 version includes a library of proxies ready-to-use for Enscape and V-Ray. (It's available on Windows only.)

REG Proxy Library.jpg

REG Plugin Proxy Library Demo.jpg

Download latest REG plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

[samuel_t]

1.1.0 version:

- Adds a parameter: Entity max. altitude.
- Handles complex meshes very quickly:

Terres émergées (1600p).jpg

Download latest REG plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

[pilou]

A FlowScape challenger!

[samuel_t]

1.1.1 version:

- Adds a parameter useful e.g. to hide tree roots: Push entities to down (cm).
- Adds four presets to help you discover how parameters work in REG plugin.

Download latest REG plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

[samuel_t]

What's new in 1.1.2 version?

- There is a "Preview" button in REG Parameters.
- Random Zones can be constituted of triangles.

Download latest REG plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

[samuel_t]

With 1.1.3 version:

You can set Random Zone from an image. Here is how. Note: SketchUp 2018 or greater is required.

REG Plugin Star Scattering Map.png

REG Plugin Star Demo.png

Download latest REG plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

[samuel_t]

1.1.4 version enhances compatibility and performance for "Set Random Zone from Image" feature. Now, this feature is compatible with SketchUp 2017 or newer and is a lot faster.

Download latest REG plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

[samuel_t]

1.1.5 version adds three parameters:

- When you set selection as Random Zone:

- Entity distribution algorithm

- When you set Random Zone from an image:

- How many vertical (Z axis) layers?
- Space between each Z layer (cm)?

Download latest REG plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

[samuel_t]

1.1.6 version adds two parameters:

- Put entities in group
- Put entities in layer

Download latest Random Entity Generator plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

[samuel_t]

1.1.7 version fixes a bug concerning scaling.

Download latest Random Entity Generator plugin from the SketchUcation PluginStore.

[Didier Bur]

Hi,
It seems you're re-doing Compo Spray ?

https://extensions.sketchup.com/extension/213a8e60-208f-4b6d-95ff-ab367c09a959/compo-spray

[samuel_t]

Hi,
It seems you're re-doing Compo Spray ?

https://extensions.sketchup.com/extension/213a8e60-208f-4b6d-95ff-ab367c09a959/compo-spray

Hi. You're right Didier. They're similar.

[kenancakir]

Thank you..