SpeedTreee Modelling Help

LiamMakesArt

Hey everyone,

First off, apoligies if this is the wrong place to post this, I'm new to the forums.

Recently I downloaded SpeedTree for use in an environment I am creating that has a lot of foliage in it. I understand the basics of the software, such as modelling simple trees and forces, but I am completely stuck on how to create a realistic box hedge asset (pic for reference).
I can't find any documentation online which has information on how to achieve this look, even the official SpeedTree docs don't seem to have much.

If anyone with experience with this software knows how to build this, I would appreciate any help.
Thanks! 

Dash-POWER

I would create a collision box and let branches follow the box shape around. I think in ST it's mesh force. I can recommend to read this help on the polycount wiki: http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/Foliage in case you will be targeting a game engine.

LiamMakesArt

Thanks for the reply. I've tried this method and didn't really get the results I was after, but I guess I might have to study it a bit more
 

m4dcow

When you import a mesh there is a dialog asking you what you want to use the mesh for if you select to "grow things off of" this creates a zone for you. I think if you import a cube shape to use as a zone and grow a bunch of leaf cards off it that might start you in the right direction.

I haven't delved into too much myself so I can't elaborate on any particulars though.