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Move geometry with the force of a fluid
Object interaction with dynamic fluids
Modify geometry with the force of a fluid
Move particles with the
force of a fluid
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
- Create a dynamic fluid. For details,
see
Dynamic Grids.
- Move the particle shape inside the fluid
container. The particles must be inside the container to be affected
by the fluid. For details on creating particles, see the Dynamics guide.
- Select both the fluid and the particle
shape.
- Select Fields > Affect Selected Object(s).
- Play the simulation using the playback
controls at the bottom of the Maya window.
- Modify the effect, as required:
For details on particle
shape attributes, see the Dynamics guide.
For details on modifying
the fluid see
Modifying fluids.