Extensions:2.6/Py/Scripts/Curve/Sapling Tree

**Sapling**
*Adds a parametric tree*
UI location	Group: Add Curve
Version	0,2	Author(s)	Andrew Hale (TrumanBlending)
Blender	2.57 Rev:#36380	License	GPL

**Executable information**
File name	add_curve_sapling/*.py
Current version download	https://svn.blender.org/svnroot/bf-extensions/trunk/py/scripts/addons/add_curve_sapling/


Links	http://blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?214857-Sapling-A-Tree-Generator-Add-On-for-Blender-%28Version-0.2%29

Modelling realistic trees can be a difficult task, especially if a large number of similar trees with small variations are required. This addon uses the method developed by Jason Weber and Joseph Penn in their paper "Creation and Rendering of Realistic Trees" to easily create a wide variety of trees. Using curves as the basis of construction allows dynamic geometry which can be changed depending on the level of detail required.

Instructions

Interface/Menu Overview

The script is found in Add » Curve » Add Tree.
The addon interface is then found in the Tools panel.

Geometry Options

Shown to the right is the portion of the options related to the overall geometry of the tree being created, the relevance of each variable is discussed below.

Variable	Usage	Editable After Tree Creation?
Bevel	This determines whether the curve should be shown with its full thickness or only the underlying curve. Disabled by default to permit rapid feedback on parameter changes.	Yes
Bevel Resolution	Determines how smooth the outline of the bevelled curve is. The lower this value, the smaller the number of vertices but the resulting geometry will be coarser.	Yes
Curve Resolution	Changes the smoothness of the curve along its length. This is only relevant if Handle Type is set to Auto.	Yes
Handle Type	Determines the method of interpolation of the curve between bezier points. Vector type results in fewer vertices but straight segments. Auto type smooths the segments but requires more expensive geometry.	Yes
Shape	Governs the distribution of branches in order to effect the overall shape of the tree.	No
Random Seed	Sets the basis on which all random values for the tree are generated. This can be changed to allow different trees with the same basic parameters to be generated.	No
Scale	The underlying size of the tree in Blender units.	No
Scale Variation	The maximum amount that the scale of the tree can vary (up or down) from the value of Scale.	No
Radius Scale	The scale of the radius at the base of the tree.	No
Radius Variation	The maximum amount that the radius scale of the tree can vary (up or down) from the value of Radius Scale.	No
Preset Name	The name of the preset to be exported. This will export all current properties of the tree to the Sapling preset folder as a .py file.	No
Export Preset	Export all current properties.	No
Load Preset	Any presets found in the Sapling preset directory may be imported when selected here.	No
Limit Import	This can be used to restrict what geometry is created when a preset is imported. If selected, only two levels of branches and no leaves will be generated.	No

Branch Splitting Options

Shown to the right is the portion of the options related to the in way the branches split from each other, the relevance of each variable is discussed below.

Variable	Usage	Editable After Tree Creation?
Levels		No

Known Issues

In Blender 2.5 the scripts currently show up in the toolbar.
Currently you need to set script parameters before doing any transforms or using modifiers.

Additional Information

In the Wiki writer's opinion always have Python Installed on your computer when using scripts. http://www.python.org/

Support

Python & Plugins forum at Blender Artists.

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目次

Installation

Introduction