Software:Miarmy

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Short description: Crowd simulation plugin
Miarmy
Developer(s)Basefount
Initial releaseJune 22, 2011; 13 years ago (2011-06-22)
Stable release
7.5.24 / July 27, 2023; 11 months ago (2023-07-27)[1]
Written inPython, C++, Maya API, PhysX
Operating systemWindows, Linux, macOS
Platformx64
Available inEnglish
Chinese
Type3D computer graphics
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.miarmy.com

Miarmy is a crowd simulation plugin for Autodesk Maya to render scenes consisting of multiple moving individuals or entities. The plugin is developed by Basefount Software, based in Chengdu, China .[2]

Miarmy is used by several major studios, including Dexter Digital, Disney Television Animation, Square Enix, Prasad EFX, CGCG Inc., Digital Frontiers, and Iloura.[3][4][5]

Miarmy Express and Miarmy Professional

Miarmy is available in two versions: Express (free) and Professional (paid). Sets of preset agents including models, textures, actions, and PhysX dynamic simulation are available for both versions for the following scenes:[6]

  • Stadium
  • Ambient locomotion
  • Ancient battle

Miarmy Express has the same feature set as the Professional version; however, its license is limited to non-commercial use and it allows 100 agents to be rendered.[7]

Release History

  • Miarmy was first announced in a post on the AutoDesk forums on June 23, 2011.[8]
  • Miarmy 1.0 (June 22, 2011)[9]

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