Blast Code is a fracturing and destruction plugin for Maya, similar to Thinkin’s Pulldownit or the now-defunct DMM. It allows artists to break objects into pieces, add constraints, and simulate rigid body destruction with debris, dust, and chunks. The version range (2013–2021) suggests it was maintained for several years but may no longer be updated for newer Maya releases (2022+).
Before installing, ensure your setup matches:
| Component | Requirement | |-------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Maya Versions | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (64‑bit only) | | Operating System | Windows 7/8/10 (Pro/Enterprise), Linux (RHEL/CentOS 6/7) | | Processor | Intel i7 or Xeon (multi‑core recommended for fracturing) | | RAM | 16 GB minimum (32+ GB for complex scenes) | | GPU | No specific GPU acceleration – relies on CPU for fracturing (CUDA not used)| | Additional Software | Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2013/2015 (for Windows) | blast code plugin for maya 2013 2021
Important: Blast Code does not work natively on Maya 2022 or newer because Autodesk changed the evaluation manager and physics API. For Maya 2022+, Autodesk’s own Fracture tool (based on Blast Code’s technology) is the successor.
import blastCode; blastCode.showUI()
Developed by Code Blast (and later maintained by community enthusiasts), Blast Code is a proprietary fracture plugin that operates on a "pre-fracture" principle. Unlike real-time simulators (e.g., NVIDIA PhysX or Maya Bullet), Blast Code does not calculate stress, strain, or dynamic collisions on the fly. Blast Code is a fracturing and destruction plugin
Instead, it uses a Voronoi-based fracture algorithm to instantly cut a polygon mesh into hundreds or thousands of pieces based on user-defined points, textures, or randomness. These pieces are then output as separate mesh objects or assembled into a hierarchy ready for keyframe animation or rigid body simulation.
The core philosophy of Blast Code revolved around "Slabs" and "Bombs." Before installing, ensure your setup matches: | Component
Create a grayscale texture where white areas get high fracture density (small chunks) and black areas remain as large blocks. This mimics realistic stress fractures (e.g., a car bumper vs. windshield).