c4d.modules.particles.Particle

class c4d.modules.particles.Particle

The information for each particle detailing its located, movement and life.

Attributes

Particle.off

The current position of the particle.

Type: Vector

Particle.v1

This vector is usually calculated by Cinema 4D when using the Tangential option in the particle emitter. The vectors v1 and v3 are used to form the axes to align the direction in which the objects attached to the particles are aligned.

Type: Vector

Particle.v3

The current velocity of the particle (speed and direction).

Type: Vector

See also

CalcParticleMatrix()

Particle.t

The current time from the particles birth, this is the age of the particle.

Type: float

Particle.bits

The flags for the particles state:

PARTICLEFLAGS_NONE	None.
PARTICLEFLAGS_VISIBLE	Particle is visible.
PARTICLEFLAGS_ALIVE	Particle is alive.