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ZenGrove

Grow a plant, one node at a time.

Overview

Grow a plant, one node at a time.

Explore all 45 ZenGrove nodes for Maya with illustrated settings. Shape Cross Section profiles, create multi-way Splits, find properties and build procedural plants.

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Prune

Removes whole branches that are too short, too long or too thin.

Reference updated for ZenGrove 1.0.0-beta.2.

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Affect

Prune node with its affect settings in ZenGrove
ZenGrove settings excerpt · Affect · Open image for full size
Affect

Chooses which branches are affected. Active Branches uses the latest generated layer. Active + Descendants also includes growth from that layer. Active Generated Hierarchy additionally includes ancestors created by that same generated contribution. Entire Input uses everything arriving here. Attached children follow a moved parent even when they are not reshaped themselves.

Options: Active Branches · Active + Descendants · Active Generated Hierarchy · Entire Input

Default: Active Branches

Filters

Prune node with its filters settings in ZenGrove
ZenGrove settings excerpt · Filters · Open image for full size
Remove if Length <

Removes branches shorter than this length. Zero disables the filter.

Default: 0

Remove if Length >

Removes branches longer than this length. Zero disables the filter.

Default: 0

Remove if Radius <

Removes branches thinner than this radius along their entire length. Zero disables the filter.

Default: 0

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FAQ
What is ZenGrove used for?

Explore all 45 ZenGrove nodes for Maya with illustrated settings. Shape Cross Section profiles, create multi-way Splits, find properties and build procedural plants.

Which host application does ZenGrove support?

ZenGrove is built for Autodesk Maya and is distributed through AO Studio Tools.

Where can I download ZenGrove?

Download the current AO Studio Tools package from https://aostudio.tools/getthetools.html and install it through AO.Hub.