: Generally simpler to set up for basic tasks and often praised for fast render times .
| Aspect | MultiScatter 1.097 | Forest Pack (current) | |--------|--------------------|------------------------| | UI | Simple rollout | Advanced, library-driven | | Animation | Basic | Full keyframe/effect support | | Scatter modes | Grid, random, map | Same plus path, spline, area | | Performance | Very good for its time | Better multi-threading | | Support | Legacy (no updates) | Active | | Max version | up to 2018 | up to 2025 |
For a practical look at the workflow, this tutorial demonstrates how to set up scattering within 3ds Max using V-Ray Next: MULTI-SCATTER USE IN 3DS MAX VRAY NEXT THE CGI HUB YouTube• Jan 16, 2020
While 1.097 is solid, users often debate its value compared to :