: Generate vector pattern of random dots with specific density I want to make a field of dots. Primary Dots should be randomly placed I want to specify the density of dots (e.g. 10

@XinRu324

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I want to make a field of dots.

Primary



Dots should be randomly placed
I want to specify the density of dots (e.g. 10 dots per inch, 40 dots per inch, or 20%, 60%)



Secondary



Dots should not touch
I can replace dot with other shapes.



Essentially I am looking for an equivalent of the scatter brush for fill.

Best approach so far


Make a grid of dots in Illustrator, using ⌘ + d to accelerate the grid-building.
Select all and use Transform Each: set the horizontal and vertical movement to half the gap between dots (so that the dots can never overlap, and tick Random on.


This generates a somewhat random field of dots (or any other object) but isn't entirely successful:


The result is still very grid-like. The dots (pips?) aren't perfectly aligned, but they are still in loose rows and columns. (If I loosen my requirement that dots don't touch, I can set a movement radius larger than the gaps and these columns disappear.)
Also, while the math is pretty simple to determine the density of dots, ideally I would only have to enter my desired density and the computer would do that math. This would allow for more experimentation.


I have also tried the Symbol Sprayer but this is even less precise.

I am hoping to do this in Illustrator; SVG or any other free vector approach would also work.

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