You can move particles with the force of a fluid.
For an example of this technique, select Fluid Effects >Get Fluid Example and in the Techniques folder, look at WhirlyParticle.ma. For information on importing fluid examples, see Fluid examples.
To move particles with the force of a fluid
For details on particle shape attributes, see Work with particle attributes.
For details on modifying the fluid see Modifying Fluids.
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