distribute objects on a plain

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i got some issues with the particle system. and i have 2 questions:

  1. how do i make objects stand up on the Z axses without rotating the object i wish to distribute
  2. how do i do the same, but with a group of objects

both issues adressed in this video.

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Here’s a couple of links from “Blender Mama” that should help:

(Also, be sure to read Ray Tungsteen’s comment at the first link)

http://blendermama.com/aligning-grass-blades-in-particles-group-distribution.html

http://blendermama.com/precise-distribution-of-trees-using-particles.html