[REQ] Layer entities as reference

[ritoo]

Is the subject feature possible? It'd be revolution for those who need to instantly synchronize linked files from other applications

[Paul Roberts]

Thanks for the useful suggestion, we've added it to our wish list. I think it'd be particularly useful in combination with the new name matching features.

Best,
Paul

[ritoo]

Paul & Itoo devs is there any progress in this direction?
This feature would make our life a LOT easier. Currently using forests in reference mode is impossible in many situations - because visibility can't be saved in scene states for batch rendering.

[Paul Roberts]

Nothing yet and no promises I'm afraid, but we're evaluating if it's possible for a future release.

Best,
Paul

[ritoo]

I see.. without any obligation, roughly  when the next release is planned?
P.S. it's 2022, competition is too hard, clients need lots of pictures fast, hence batch rendering+render states for visibility per view management is a crucial point.

[iToo]

We are already working on Forest 8.
If there are not problems, first public beta will be available very soon.

[ritoo]

  Wow At last ForestSets  with layers (could be saved in Scene states)! Thank you Itoo so much!
P.S. is there any brief "what's new in v.8?" ?

[Paul Roberts]

Glad you like it 

There's a list of what's new in this forum post: https://forum.itoosoft.com/announcements/forest-pack-pro-8-0-0-beta/.

We'll pubish more details on the final release. In the meantime, let us know if you have any questions.

Best,

Paul