This Blender add-on allows to create multiple random trees at the same time, based on the built-in "Sapling" tree generator.
- Download:
- sapling-randomizer_0.1.2.zip (Blender 2.80)
- sapling-randomizer_0.1.0.zip (Blender 2.7x)
- If the direct links don't work, please visit the project website and download from there.
- In Blender, go to User Preferences > Add-Ons, click the "Install Add-on from File…" button on the bottom of the dialog and choose the downloaded ZIP file.
- Find BOTH "Sapling Tree Gen" AND "Sapling Randomizer" and enable them. This add-on uses the built-in "Sapling Tree Gen" to generate the trees, so it must be enabled.
- Fixed Blender 2.80 Python API warnings
- Added option for putting new objects into a collection
- Added option for creating and assigning materials for trunks and leaves
- Added option for preparing generated trees for use in particle systems
- 3D cursor position is now taken into account
- Download and unpack the thing.
- Find the "sapling-randomizer" directory inside. It should only have a single .py file.
- (A) Copy the whole directory (not just the Python file!) to your Blender Scripts directory or (B) pack the "sapling-randomizer" directory as a ZIP file again and install it via Blender's add-on manager.
- In Blender's add-on manager, find BOTH "Sapling Tree Gen" AND "Sapling Randomizer" and enable them. This add-on uses the built-in "Sapling Tree Gen" to generate the trees, so it must be enabled.
When you have successfully enabled both add-ons, you can invoke the Sapling Randomizer using two methods:
- 3D view > Tool Shelf > "Create" tab - you'll find a "Sapling Randomizer" button. Press it.
- Using the quick menu (F3). Just type "Sapling Randomizer" and hit return.
For more detail, head over to the wiki.
I'm not primarily a software developer, so please use the add-on with caution.
- Some options are VERY SLOW, e.g. the "Maximum Branch Levels" control. Try with a low number of trees first. This depends on "Sapling"; can't do anything about it. Sorry!
- Most options of the original "Sapling" add-on are not accessible through SR. However, you can save presets with "Sapling" and use them with SR.