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Some particles jitter when emitted, others do not

Discussion in 'General Graphics' started by brainwipe, Jul 28, 2018.

  1. brainwipe

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    I have a physics object that has two kinds of particle emitter on them for spewing out smoke. Each emitter is
    set up the same (except for some cosmetic differences). However, the particles from the smoke stacks seen below jitter, whereas the particles coming from the vents at the back are smooth. Why would the smoke stacks jitter?

    This only happens when moving at speed.



    One difference between these two objects is where they sit in the hierarchy. The object hierarchy is:
    • Cloudship [Rigidbody with forces acting on it]
      • Vents Empty Game Object
        • Left Vent Empty Game Object
          • Vent Particles [Particle Emitter]
        • (Same for right hand side)
      • Buildings Game Object
        • Smoke stack [Kinematic Rigidbody]
          • Particle Emitter
    Version: 2018.2.1
    Lightweight Render pipeline: 1.1.11

    Is there any more information you require?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    brainwipe, Jul 28, 2018
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  2. richardkettlewell

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    Hey, it's hard to say, without knowing anything about the setup of your Particle System.

    Probably the best way to get help in this instance is to submit a minimal repro as a bug report, so we have all the necessary information. You may reply here with the case number once you have it, to speed things up.
     
    richardkettlewell, Jul 30, 2018
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  3. brainwipe

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    It took a few days to repro but I have done it! Bug report submitted.
     
    brainwipe, Aug 3, 2018
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  4. brainwipe

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    (It this moment in time, I think it's me doing something wrong rather than a bug with the editor or player)
     
    brainwipe, Aug 3, 2018
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  5. glenneroo

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    Did you ever figure this out? I am also having jittering issues with some of my particles.
     
    glenneroo, Sep 2, 2018
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  6. richardkettlewell

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    richardkettlewell, Sep 2, 2018
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  7. karl_jones

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    Yes I replied to the bug report.

    This is my reply

    TLDR
    Dont attach your camera to a moving object especially if it's using a rigid body. Instead, use a script(or cinemachine etc) to smoothly follow the object(lerp etc).
     
    karl_jones, Sep 2, 2018
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