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Generators

To create a particle stream, start by adding a particle generator that creates a stream of particles when attached to a light source, 3D object, or surface. You can use three different generators: light source, surface, and 3D object.

Particle generators have two settings:

- The Generate setting creates a stream of particles using the shape of a surface, a 3D object, or the spread of a light source. See Generating Particles.

- The Explode setting breaks up a surface or 3D object. See Exploding Objects and Surfaces.