Novice Question: Easiest way to create a randomized carpet square layout?

[bmcgonigle]

I've got a project that requires the use of 3 different 2'x2' color carpet tiles layed out in a random format. I've tried to create a bitmap in pshop but the repeat shows very easily. In my Accurender days there was a switch that would rotate the bitmap 90 degress every time it was placed on the object. Anything like this in vray/max? Any suggestions if not?

 

Thanks

Brian

[SandmanNinja]

there are some scripts on http://www.scriptspot.com that should help you

[bmcgonigle]

Thanks sandman, I'll look to see what I can use from there. In the meantime I've just created a farily large texture of the tiles randomly applied to get me through but I'm hoping to find something a bit more streamlined for future projects.

[rmccoy]

I had this issue a while back:

 

-Create a plane that measures the size of your carpet square

-Create a multi sub-object material with each of your tile patterns

-Apply the material to the plane

-Array a copy of the plane to whatever size of carpet you need

-Using some randomizer scripts off of scriptspot you can then select all of your squares and randomize your material id's

*check the soulburn scripts - I'm pretty sure they have this feature

 

-There used to be a plugin called Texture Shaker that did this amazingly fast and easy. However they stopped development at version 9.

[bmcgonigle]

Interesting solution Ross, thanks for sharing it. I'll be sure to use it going forward as it sounds like it'll fill my needs nicely. Thanks again!

[Chad Warner]

How about this script:

http://www.cg-source.com/floorgenerator.php

 

coupled with their multitexture plugin, I think that'll work for you.

[Fran]

Another option would be to have each square be an element in an editable mesh and apply the MaterialByElement modifier. Apply a multi/sub-object material to the mesh and have a material for each variation you want.

[Camby1298]

Another option would be to have each square be an element in an editable mesh and apply the MaterialByElement modifier. Apply a multi/sub-object material to the mesh and have a material for each variation you want.

 

I second the MaterialbyElement. You dont need a script. Apply the modifier, and a UVW map with "face" option clicked. Make sure your mesh has the proprer size measurements per the size of your carpet size.

[bmcgonigle]

I'll be sure to try these asap. Thanks again for all the feedback!

 

Brian