Hi background-permit,

I'm not aware of such an option.

I have no idea about the objects that serve as surfaces, but could it be possible to manually create groups of these Roses and have them always in the same size while rotating and randomly distributing them?

The other option would be to create a specific "polygon-matrix" and then scale it to the polygon size.

Both options are here:

CV4_2024_drs_24_MGcg_01.c4d

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CV4_2024_drs_24_MGcg_11.c4d

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Perhaps create a third version, a mix of the two.

Again, if that can be projected or used with the surfaces you have in mind, it is not to my knowledge.

Cheers

Thank you very much for your kind feedback and background permit.

I'm sure everyone was there (or will be) at one point with the Sweep object, including me.

Cheers

Hi background-permit,

Since I wrote in a forum, I have to explain it on that level, not an evaluation of anyone's knowledge.

Ani polygon object has an axis; this Axis is the "sub-world" for the points.
Points are typically not connected to the World space, and it would have many problems if they were.

If an object is only moved by Axis, the information of the points (e.g., position) stays the same.

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To work around this, you need a copy of that object and have it not moved. You can place its Axis to the World Axis, but it can be anywhere, as long as it is not moving, while the target is purely moving points. This is how I understand your target. Now, the object that moves in a hierarchy moves the object and the points. This new position can be transferred to a static copy of that exact mesh.
Now, the Axis stays, but the points are moving. This new object can now be cached or used for PLA (Point Level Animation).

After caching, switch the XPresso off.

Example

CV4_2023_drs_23_CApa_01.c4d

Please note that I do not have your file here, and any answer might be flawed, as nothing beats a project file in a forum-based communication.

All the best

Thanks, background-permit, for the reply.

Yes, I know that feeling, as I try to learn every month a new app or at least a new large update. That keeps that feeling fresh, and I stay in the mood as a learner. This helps me to keep a certain set of perspectives. Which I think is required to answer here. Long story short: I know that feeling only too well. 🙂

Have a great day.

Hi background-permit,

Please look here, even though I think I should be more straightforward. The Dilate-Erode from Volume is unavailable in Fog, so I used the Thicken Object. The more I place into it, the more it feels like a hack, making me think about starting over. But perhaps that works for you. Let me know

I have placed a Copy of the original and set it to pale blue and X-Ray for comparison.

https://stcineversityprod02.blob.core.windows.net/$web/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2023_PROJECTS_DRS/20230605_CV4_2023_drs_23_MOvd_12c4d.zip

My best wishes for your project

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You're are too kind, background-permit. 🙂

Let me know if you need something else.

My best wishes for your project

Hi background-permit,

So far, I know that would be possible with the Point Cache; after the Point Cache has stored the data, the Cloth can be switched off.

https://help.maxon.net/c4d/2023/en-us/Default.htm#html/TCAGEOMCACHE-ID_TAGPROPERTIES.html#ID_CA_GEOMCACHE_TAG_CACHE_LIMIT

All the best