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the particle render type, you can add attributes specific to the render type to
adjust the appearance.
To set the particle render type
1 With the particle object still selected, display the Attribute Editor, and
select the particleShape1 tab.
2 Scroll down to the Render Attributes section, and set the Particle Render
Type to Streak.
3 Go to the start of the playback range and play the animation.
The Streak render type displays moving particles with an elongated tail.
This render type enhances the display of objects such as meteors, and its
often used to create rain. The streak length is based on the velocity of
the particle, so if the particles are stationary or moving slowly and the
render type is set to streak, you wont see the particles.
Adding dynamic attributes
To maximize the display versatility of particle render types, you need to add
built-in dynamic attributes to the particle object. When you add a dynamic
attribute to an object, the attribute appears in the Attribute Editor for the
selected object.
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