Ivy.Lite is a streamlined version of Ivy.Pro, designed for creating ivy and other climbing plants. While retaining the core functionality of Ivy.Pro, Ivy.Lite can only utilise existing presets.While Ivy.Lite doesn't include all the features of Ivy.Pro, such as customizable presets, access to all the settings (More than 100 parameters in ther Pro version), Granular Scatter unique Item settings, and performance optimization tools like mesh combiner and Occlusion Culling, it still produces natural looking plants.Ivy.Lite stands out from other vegetation tools by offering a more natural and integrated approach to plant generation.While other solutions are limited to superficially clinging to surfaces, resembling mere stickers plastered onto the host mesh, Ivy.Lite approach emulates the dynamic three-dimensional behavior of real climbing plants, bridging and connecting different environmental elements. This ability allows the vegetation to traverse across various assets, creating a more cohesive and engaging natural scene that truly captures the essence of living plants. The hanging and linking behaves in a way that mimics the droop of a catenary curve of the real-life vegetation.Preset Utilization: Access existing presets designed for various types of vegetation. Simply load a preset and apply it to your project, creating natural looking climbing plants in just a few clicks. You can use any preset created with Ivy.Pro in Ivy.LiteSimplified Interface: With a focus on ease of use, Ivy.Lite offers a user-friendly interface that removes the more advanced settings and tools found in Ivy.Pro. This makes it perfect for beginners or those needing quick results without the need for detailed customization.Basic Customization Options: While most settings are streamlined, Ivy.Lite still offers essential controls such as master scale and a few additional parameters like number of branches and branching angle, allowing for some degree of personalization.Host Mesh Compatibility: Like its Pro counterpart, Ivy.Lite adapts to any user-defined host mesh, enabling the creation of natural looking climbing plants on a wide range of surfaces and objects.Cross-Platform Support: Tested on Windows and MacOS ( Apple Silicon), ensuring a wide range of users can access and utilize Ivy.Lite in their projects.Compatibility with Editor 2021 LTS and 2022 LTS: Designed to work smoothly with recent versions of the editor, ensuring stability and compatibility.
