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Scatter
by SiNi SoftwareAutodeskFree
Scatter distributes 3D geometry, proxies, and cache files across surfaces in 3ds Max.
PRICINGFree
DEPLOYMENTDesktop
CATEGORYRendering & Visualization
UPDATED ON MARKETPLACE
What it does
Scatter places 3D objects across selected surfaces in Autodesk 3ds Max using a distribution map with up to 1 million points. It supports geometry, proxies, cache files, and external ProxSi files, with tools for adding, replacing, transforming, and erasing objects by type. Objects can be exported to edit mesh, with colour and texture variation plus spline and camera clipping.
Key capabilities
from the Autodesk App Store listingSurface scattering
Distributes 3D objects across selected surfaces using a distribution map.
Large point counts
The distribution map supports up to 1 million points.
Object editing
Objects can be transformed, added, replaced, and erased by type without regenerating the distribution.
Paintbrush tools
A paintbrush adds 3D geometry and erases scattered objects.
Proxy support
The add-in works with ProxSi, third-party proxies, and external ProxSi files.
Variation controls
Colour and texture variation can be applied to scattered objects.
Mesh export
Completed scatter arrangements can be exported to edit mesh.
In the catalog
20 plugins in 3ds Max · Rendering & Visualization
Price distribution: 5 free, 1 freemium, 14 paid
Pricing & deployment
Platform
Autodesk
Product
3ds Max
Deployment
Desktop
Pricing
Free
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What the vendor says
«Why use Scatter (aside from it being FREE) Scatter has been designed for ease of use to scatter geometry over large surfaces. Add 3D objects, proxies, cache files and adjust settings. Scatter includes a paintbrush for adding 3D geometry and erasing. Overview Please read the SiNi Help Docs for detailed information …»