FF3.0 Q&A: Particle Adapter Component

First, some info about the component.

As the name suggests, the Particle Adapter component adapts the output of size-independent components (such as Image, Selection, Color Control, Grayscale Control and Frame) for use by Particle inputs of the Bomber component. Essentially, Particle Adapter strips them of their size-independence, making them react to changes of the global Size slider, just as all normal components do.

Why is size independence a problem? Because if you plug a size-independent component, for example Image, into a Particle input of a Bomber component and change the Size slider to any value lower than maximum, you’ll get particle clipping. And if you route the connection through Particle Adapter, the clipping problem disappears:

Why didn’t we need Particle Adapter in FF2.0? Didn't the old Bombers work fine with size-independent components?

Answered here:
http://filterforge.com/forum/read.php?FID=17&TID=8381

And finally, read the hints. If you plug Particle Adapter incorrectly, it will show connection warnings, the little red warning signs near the target input. These warning are selectable, so you can read what they have to say you. Just read the hints and follow the advice: