Scatter
This script was meant to randomly scatter copies of a selected object across a predefined area. I made two versions of the script, with the updated version having more control over defining the scattering area.
Random Scattering Logic Breakdown:
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The script create a maya UI window that alowsthe user to duplicate and scatter selected objects with a specified radius. It includes inppt fields for the number of duplicates and the scatter radius. When the user clicks “OK”, the script duplicates the selected objects the specified number of times and scatters them randomly within the given radius.
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How The Random Scattering Can Be Improved:
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Provide labels for the inpuit fields to make the UI more user friendly
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Adjust the layout to improve the appearance and usability of the window
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Add different distribution patterns such as normal/gaussian distribution as opposed to just a uniform distribution
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Allow the user to specify the scatter radius for each axis independently
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Optimize the duplication process for large numbers of objects
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Script practically applied:
Trial 1(Failed):
The reason this initial version of the script failed was because it was randomizing from the epicentre of the viewport rather than using the object as the epicentre. This led to the objects scattering along the "floor" rather than along the relative location of the object being duplicated.
Trial 2(Partial Success):
In the second milestone of the script, I made the objects duplicate around the object being duplicated, however, at this stage I did not yet include the aspect where it scatters along all axis, rather it scatters along two dimensions only.
Trial 3(Success):
at this stage I successfully managed to have the objects duplicate and scatter around the epicentral object along the X, Y and Z axis.
Trial 4(Randomizing rotation)
after coding randomization for the location, I decided that it would be a good idea to randomize the rotation as well, this is to provide less repetition to the generated result
