Derivative

Dynamic  -  Interpret direction of a curve

DerivativeLinkModifier DerivativeLinkModifier DerivativeLinkModifier DerivativeLinkModifier

Calculate the difference between next and previous frame.

Can be used to trigger events based on the direction of an object. You can setup something for instance so that when derivative record a positive speed, then particles emission is triggered.

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here is the same by adding a SmoothLinkModifier Icon Smooth modifier after the Derivative:

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Variables:

  • Gain: Gain of the derivative
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