Manual Modules Thinking Particles Nodes TP Generator Group
PFragment
PFragment
Using this node, you can break particles into fragments, where each fragment may have a different shape from the original particle if you wish. An example would be fireworks, where an individual particle (perhaps a fireball) can be fragmented into many different shapes (in the case of fireworks, perhaps little ‘stars’).
Invisible selections
The PFragment node will create invisible selections for the fragments and the remaining parts. These selections can be used to restrict materials. The following keywords apply. Note that these keywords are casesensitive; you must use capital letters.
FEDGE
This selection is defined by the edges of the fragments.
FBACK
This selection consists of the reverse sides of the fragments.
FREDGE
This selection is defined by the edges of the remaining objects.
FRBACK
This selection consists of the faces of the fragments. In Solid mode, these faces will become visible under the parting fragment. In Hollow mode, the selection consists of the remaining object’s inner surfaces.