bFlocking artificial flocking tool
Here's a custom Maya tool I've written in Python to generate artificial flocking or 'boids' based on the work of Craig Reynolds. Its an early version but has a few controls in that might be useful.
It might also be useful for people learning Python within Maya as it generates windows with user interface controls as well as generating objects in random locations.
bFlocking v0.1 Maya 8.5+
Have fun
Si