Shells Producing 3D Polyhedra (Cubes, Pyramids, etc.)

FWsim Help & Discussion
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Hi everyone,

I want to make a firework where the stars outline the shape of a 3D cube but I’m not sure how. Other 3D shapes would be cool to make as well (pyramids, other polyhedra). Is there a way to do this in the creative version?

Thanks!

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Hi Jediah,

this is not yet possible, but I’ll remember this when making some more effects improvments in the future.

Do you have some links to real effects videos that you can share? It would help us implement this if we had some real references.

Lukas

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Hi Lukas,

Here’s a link to some cubic fireworks.

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That looks pretty awesome.
I have added this to our internal wishlist!

Lukas

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Awesome! I also added a topic on some cool (if maybe a little logistically ambitious) effects that would be cool to have. I’d love to get your input!

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Hi Lukas,

At 8:25 in this video, there are cubic shells. I’ve been wondering how to do this as many others have been making cubes in FWsim as well.

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Thanks for the video. Unfortunately, I have no idea how they did it!
My best guess: They used many “star” elements, each one with a count of 1, and then used the rotation function to align them relative to each other. Of course, this would take an enormous amount of time!

Lukas

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Yes, the ability to design 3D shapes would be a great addition! Great idea!