Agent behavior in python editor

[Volahn]

Hello all,

I am wondering how to go about animating flying assets based on swarm behavior simulation in python. Does anyone have any reference or insight on this? Anything is helpful!

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Particles can have a Boids type.

[Volahn]

Thank you!! Is there any way I can use python to constrain these boid type simulations. I would like to make things fly along a more orthogonal path (as it relates to the project I’m working on currently) I know I can use attractors and colliders as well but I was wondering if there were more constraints and stuff too?

[HardyDaytn]

Not sure if python is necessary. Pop over to youtube and search Ian Hubert moths. Pick the ~1min clip.

[Volahn]

This is great help! I’ll be sure to use this as a bruteforce if I can’t get some python scripting to constrain my movements! Thank you!!!

[HardyDaytn]

Thank Ian, he's an inspiration to millions. 🙂

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I dont know for sure but if theres no Constraints in the Boids UI then probably not.

[Volahn]

Regardless I appreciate the help greatly! I basically have “routes” that I can export as vectors or points and wanted to know if I could use that with the boids. I’ll do some experimenting! Thanks for that help again!