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Sanford (and Ed): >> Can the KUB scripting extensions help create something like a laminar liquid flow of particles along a path? << Absolutely, but I wouldn't go looking for any generalized liquid dynamics simulations. On the other hand, if your project has some "useful limitations", you may be able get by with some artful cheating. A particle system following a path is essentially a flocking system. Ed's approach to particle systems (based on attractive and repellant forces, rather than collision detection) should be perfectly suited for flocking: the forces could be used to control the particles and move them along the path. If you solve the basic motion problem, the biggest challenge will be getting whatever liquid appearance you seek. I don't have any special suggestions, but I'd also point out that both The Script Extension and, more specifically, Ed's particle techniques (based on simple volumes) are perfectly suited for use with Metareyes Metaballs. Martin