Daemons - Layered Vortex

This daemon acts on several layers. Each layer contains independent vortex parameters, and represents a zone where the particles can rotate with different velocities and directions. It is comparable to gas bands appearing on planets like Jupiter.

In the viewport, the daemon appears as a line of points. Each time you select a layer, a different segment is displayed, indicating its zone of influence. All parameters should be adjusted with the settings under “Layered Vortex”, because they directly affect the forces. We recommend enabling the “Show field” option under Node Params > Display Force Field for a visual representation of the daemon's forces.

Affect

With “Force” it takes a little time to display the daemon's full influence and the result is a curved stream of particles. “Velocity” directly affects the particles from the very beginning without any delay or acceleration, and you will get a linear particle stream. “Velocity” is not available for rigid/soft bodies.

Num layers

The vortex layers are created between the viewport gizmo's points: the three default points indicate two layers. Increase or decrease the value to add or remove layers. You can browse through the layers with “Current layer. Each layer is represented by a line and a small vortex icon.

Offset

This value describes the offset of the lowest layer from the daemon’s pivot point in metres.

Current layer

Select a layer with this parameter and change its properties with the "@" settings.

@ Vortex type

“Classic” creates a homogeneous force field. With “Complex” the forces reach their peak strength at a given distance (= “ @ Radius”) from the centre. This distance is displayed as a dashed circle line around the centre. The type of each layer can be adjusted individually by changing “Current Layer”.

@ Strength

The is the daemon's rotational force strength. Negative settings create a counter-clockwise rotation, positive values are responsible for a clockwise rotation. 0.0 disables the daemon.

@ Radius

To use this setting,”@ Vortex type” must be set to “Complex”. “Radius” determines the distance from the vortex centre in metres where the forces reach their maximum. Each layer 's “@ Radius” can be adjusted individually by changing “Current Layer”.

@ Width

This value is a layer's thickness or bandwidth. Each layer's “@ Width” can be adjusted individually by changing “Current Layer”.

@ Bounded

If you want to restrict the scope of a layer please check this option. Each layer can be adjusted individually by changing “Current Layer”. A circle indicates the boundary's dimension (= "@ Boundary").

@ Boundary

Change the size of a layer's zone of influence indicated by a circle. The value is measured in metres.