Convert Octane Scatter objects to C4D instances?

[Jukyan]

I don't get how pressing "C" is doing anything.
I'm also in need of converting a scattered distribution to mesh : /

[TonyBoy]

Did you switch to "Display Type=Object" first? I ask because I'm not sure how to go about it.

[milanm]

I just tried this and it looks like it doesn't work anymore. Hm... I'm on 3.07 R2 btw.

Regards
Milan

[sigurdhoeyen]

Hi there,

I just tried Ahmet's display as object hit c trick but it doesn't work for me... doesn't matter how hard I hit C is this a version thing I'm still on 3.07 or am I missing something.

Thanks

[milanm]

Hi

I just wanted to let everyone know that this has been fixed in the "3.08.1 version" of the plugin. Hitting C now works as expected, there was nothing wrong with your keyboards.

Cheers
Milan

[hqhempen]

Perhaps in versions prior to R19 that C trick worked, but R19 has been acting very goofy for me vs. previous versions.

The editable trick does work but it doesn't respect all the random / plain effectors applied to an Octane Scatter object. All my geometry scales down and mismatches unfortunately. Any way to keep an editable Scatter object to respect C4D effectors?

[milanm]

Yes it looks like it's broken again. (I'm on 4.01.1 and R19)

One method that worked for me recently is this:

- Switch 'Display type' to Object
- Create a Connect object and uncheck 'Weld'
- Drag the Scatter inside Connect
- Select Connect and hit C

Cheers
Milan

[decade]

Yes it looks like it's broken again. (I'm on 4.01.1 and R19)

One method that worked for me recently is this:

- Switch 'Display type' to Object
- Create a Connect object and uncheck 'Weld'
- Drag the Scatter inside Connect
- Select Connect and hit C

Cheers
Milan

Great tip Milan !
I needed to do this today for the 1st time & found your solution.
I always forget how useful the 'Connect' object is for these kind of workarounds.