xpWind simulates the effect of wind on particle movement.

Object Properties

Object tab menu for xpWind.

Enabled

Checking this box activates xpWind.

Mode

Set at Independent, by default.

You can change this to Action-Controlled.

Independent Mode

In this mode, particles will be affected if they come into the field of effect of the modifier.

Action-Controlled Mode

When in the Action-Controlled Mode setting, the modifier will only act on a particle when told to do so by an action.

Visible in Editor

When checked, the direction for the particles will be showing by a turbine and arrow in the viewport.

xpWind icon when Visible in Editor is enabled.