Create an Occupation Volume effect

This process begins with creating a 3D Paint Effects modifier to enclose the stroke tubes that you want to modify. Then you adjust Occupation Volume settings for the modifier's lineModifierShape node to control the spread of tubes inside the 3D region.

To create an Occupation Volume effect

1. Complete the steps to Create a Paint Effects modifier.
2. Select the line modifier, and in the Attribute Editor, on the lineModifierShape tab, expand the Occupation Volume section.
3. Experiment with adjusting the settings such as Occupy Attraction and Attract Radius Scale to see different effects on the stroke tubes. The effects can also vary considerably depending on what the strokes represent, such as hair, grass, or trees.

   As you adjust settings, the tubes respond to changes in the grid of attraction points inside the line modifier. For more information on the settings, see lineModifierShape node. Consider also experimenting with the interaction between the Occupation Volume settings and the Brush Tube Attributes.

Related topics

• Line Modifier fill objects
• Add a Line Modifier fill object