Extensions:2.4/Py/Scripts/Add/Saltshaker

Saltshaker
Takes all selected meshes and shakes them.

UI location	Opens with Text Editor
Version	1.4.1a - 2008.02.26	Author(s)	Rednuht
Blender	2.42a - 2.48	License	N/A

Executable information

File name	saltshaker.py
Current version download	updated version in rar-archive on blenderWiki - Saltshaker.rar (2008.02.26) - Script update for Blender 2.48

Links	http://saltshaker.sourceforge.net/

Introduction

Create SaltShaker

• This Script randomly moves selected mesh.
• Shaking the mesh.
• Often used to randomly place objects.
• Scattering them around the scene.
• Setting IPO keys can give good results.
• This script can be used with the Dupliverts option.
• Large numbers of Objects can also be used.
• Explosions can be simulated.
• and more.
• Let's have a look at the Interface.

Instructions

Interface/Menu Overview

• Features: Sliders, Numeric Input, Buttons, Menu.

Menu (Contains preset shaking.)

• None No Shaking.
• Minor tremor Minor Shaking.
• Tremor Mid Level Shaking.
• Earthquake Large Shaking.
• End of the world Huge Shaking.

Buttons/Sliders

• Tilt x% Tilt Precentage X values.
• Tilt y% Tilt Precentage Y values.
• Tilt z% Tilt Precentage Z values.
• Move x% Movement Precentage X values.
• Move y% Movement Precentage Y values.
• Move z% Movement Precentage Z values.
• Shake Apply/Run Script.
• Undo Undo last shake.
• Exit End Script.

Using SaltShaker

• Download the script & place it in Blender's default script folder.
• Open the Script from the Scripts/Add Menu.
• The Script GUI will appear.
• Create several mesh objects.
• ⇧ ShiftSelect all the Objects you want to Shake.
• Choose a preset from the Menu.
• Or Experiment with the different settings in the Script Menu.
• If you make a mistake or don't like the settings.
• You can Undo the last Changes.
• The script uses the random module.
• You can also animate the settings quite well.
• The script has been tested with 100 objects & works very well.

External Documentation

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• http://saltshaker.sourceforge.net/

Additional Information

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

Support

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• Python & Plugins forum at Blender Artists.

Credits

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Thanks go to:

• Rednuht for The Script. Permissions.

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