Miarmy

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Miarmy
Developer(s) Basefount
Initial releaseJune 22, 2011;12 years ago (2011-06-22)
Stable release
7.5.24 / July 27, 2023;8 months ago (2023-07-27) [1]
Written in Python, C++, Maya API, PhysX
Operating system Windows, Linux, macOS
Platform x64
Available inEnglish
Chinese
Type 3D computer graphics
License Proprietary
Website www.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]

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

Version Differences

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]

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]

In November 2023, [8] a sister plug-in for Unreal Engine called Miarmy UE was released.

Release History

See also

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