can we use phoenix phx source particles as sparks

[cb LLC]

can we use phoenix phx source particles as sparks like the ones you see around camp fires? It takes us a while to simulate so i just want to make sure what are they for? And do we need to export age and id for lifespan to work? thanks

[squintnic]

yep....I exported phx particles including age for these and just meshed them as simple spheres with frost t
turned on motion blur to get a bit of streakiness

[Svetlin.Nikolov]

Actually there are also drag particles used as sparks in the 'Fuel Fire' toolbar preset. It shares a button with the regular fire preset. You also don't really need to export the particles or use any paid plugins - you can simply attach a Phoenix Particle Shader and render them in Point mode, from where you can control the moblur streaks as well.

[cb LLC]

thank you all

[squintnic]

ah yes thankyou that sounds easier!