Random rotation and mirroring

[ML2660]

Hi, probably an easy question ,but couldn't find the solution anywhere.

I want to create a hedge preset along a spline.
To minimize the visible repetitions, I'd like the segments to rotate/flip and mirror,but still follow the curve of the spline.

How can this be done?

Thanks and best regards.
Ml

[iToo]

Hi, yes it can be done using a mirror operator. In this way:

1) Add a Mirror operator between the Segment and the Generator.
2) Export it's On/Off parameter (right click->Export parameters).
3) Connect it to a Random numeric node which generates 0/1 values.
4) In the Random node set Generate on->Segment, so the random value is generated for each segment.

I've attached a sample scene. I hope that helps.

[ML2660]

Hi Carlos,

Thanks very much! Very helpful.

One more question though:

Is is also possible to mirror the line(arrow)segment around its own  axis?
Now it's mirroring the end and beginning of the arrow, but it would be nice if you also can mirror from left to right.
In other words, Is it possible to add two mirror operators on the same segment?

Thx again

[iToo]

Hi. Yes, it's possible to add multiple Mirror operators (or other, as Transform). There is not limit with that.

Also Mirror node allows to define the mirroring axis (X,Y or Z). You can change it in the node properties (select it->left panel).