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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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Twist

Twists the branch shape around its original growth direction, giving a flat silhouette more depth.

Reference updated for ZenGrove 1.0.0-beta.2.

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Affect

Twist 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

Deformation

Twist node with its deformation settings in ZenGrove
ZenGrove settings excerpt · Deformation · Open image for full size
Degrees

Sets twist angle around the growth direction. Negative twists the other way.

Default: 45

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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.