TYflow for "net work connection" visualization
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How would I go about creating the following effect with TYFLOW...if at all possible.
I have an array of objects, can be 10-20, they are all animated and move past each other in a fixed direction.
I would like for a line or lines (seen in red) to extend from each object and connect to another as they pass each other.
Almost like tiny rubber bands...preferably randomly. Here is an image and I can try to mock up or find a video that's similar to the effect I am wanting to make.
How would a marginally new user approach this? Thank you!
   
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#2
Attaching you a simple scene.

- In the particle bind operator, under proximity bind, set multiplier to distance you want them to connect.
- Also in the bind breaking rollout set the maximum strech amount when you want them to brake connection.
- in the TySplines object, in modify panel, you can set radius of the connection lines.

As if something is unclear. 

Cheers


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(10-02-2024, 08:15 AM)d4rk3lf Wrote: Attaching you a simple scene.

- In the particle bind operator, under proximity bind, set multiplier to distance you want them to connect.
- Also in the bind breaking rollout set the maximum strech amount when you want them to brake connection.
- in the TySplines object, in modify panel, you can set radius of the connection lines.

As if something is unclear. 

Cheers
Thank you!! Checking it out now! I likely will have questions.
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(10-02-2024, 08:15 AM)d4rk3lf Wrote: Attaching you a simple scene.

- In the particle bind operator, under proximity bind, set multiplier to distance you want them to connect.
- Also in the bind breaking rollout set the maximum stretch amount when you want them to brake connection.
- in the TySplines object, in modify panel, you can set radius of the connection lines.

As if something is unclear. 

Cheers

This worked beautifully! I cant get the break and rebind to work properly though, and the max is 244 cm for that value.Thanks again for you help.
Sample - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ndl1ccdrg...72t3w&dl=0
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(10-05-2024, 07:36 AM)Domokun Wrote: Sample - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ndl1ccdrg...72t3w&dl=0

Not sure what you exactly mean... 
But you can change in proximity bind distance to "absolute", then type in the value of cm whatever you want (for example 500cm) 
Then in the bind braking you can set value for stretch to 0% 

That means that connections will be established for 500 and less cm, and broken from 500 and more cm. 
If you set stretch to 100%, the connection will be established at 500 cm, and broken at 1000 cm. 
You can then just tweak both parameters until you get what you're after. 

At least,. that's how I understand it. 
(somebody correct me if I am wrong) 

Hope that helps.
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(10-05-2024, 06:08 PM)d4rk3lf Wrote:
(10-05-2024, 07:36 AM)Domokun Wrote: Sample - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ndl1ccdrg...72t3w&dl=0

Not sure what you exactly mean... 
But you can change in proximity bind distance to "absolute", then type in the value of cm whatever you want (for example 500cm) 
Then in the bind braking you can set value for stretch to 0% 

That means that connections will be established for 500 and less cm, and broken from 500 and more cm. 
If you set stretch to 100%, the connection will be established at 500 cm, and broken at 1000 cm. 
You can then just tweak both parameters until you get what you're after. 

At least,. that's how I understand it. 
(somebody correct me if I am wrong) 

Hope that helps.
Perfect!! This is was I was trying to do.  Thank you so much.
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