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With this parameter overshooting effects, introduced by high “Approach Strength” settings can be drastically reduced, because it counteracts the attracting forces. Escape strength” also offers the usage of bitmaps. Please take a look at the → “Parameter Maps” workflow to learn how to use images to control the value.
Magic
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This parameter determines the strength of the attraction force introduced by the object. Larger values accelerate the shaping process and the particles will better match the underlying 3D model.
Magic Mode
“Nearest Face” is the most commonly used mode and causes the particles to travel to their nearest polygon. With “Random Face” you can introduce a turbulent distribution of the particles.
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When this option is set to “Yes” the particles will constantly change their position positions over the object’s surface.