Forest Sets plugin HOT
Create a container of objects to use for areas, scatter items, surface, or references using a new helper plugin. It can even update automatically using the contents of a layer.
Linked areas
Reference areas found in another Forest Pack object to link together multiple scatters. Combine Forest Sets and linked areas to create huge flexible interlinked ecosystems.
Use areas in surface UV mode HOT
Use Spline, Object, and other areas can now be used in combination with UV surfaces by projecting them along one of 3 axes using a new Axis parameter.
Forest Effects improvements HOT
Create advanced scattering rules using the Forest Effects system which is now more powerful than ever with support for spline objects and material IDs.
New Forest Effect presets
Take advantage of the new Forest Effects features without writing a single expression using a new collection of built-in presets.
Filter Forest Effects
Filter Forest Effects so that they only apply to a subset of the geometry list to limit the results to individual types of plants manipulated using the powerful effects system.
Autumn Leaves library HOT
Render amazing autumnal images with a new library of high quality photo-scanned leaves. The presets are logically organised by colour and supplied as individual leaves and patches.
Randomise position in path mode HOT
Shuffle the position of objects while still following the spline when using path distribution mode - great for more believable distribution of hanging plants or other objects.
Scatter linked hierarchies HOT
Scatter linked objects, maintaining their hierarchy. Hierarchical objects can be animated, and Forest Pack can even randomise and control playback just like a normal mesh!
Easier error identification HOT
Save precious time by identifying issues at a glance. Forest Pack's icon now changes colour depending on three different error states.
User properties retained in V-Ray
V-Ray CPU users can take advantage of user properties. These are now retained from the source objects making it possible to use advanced texturing workflows.
Vertex colours supported in Arnold
Arnold users can now take advantage if vertex colour in their materials and be confident that Forest Pack will retain the final look.