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I have a few questions about RailClone (Lite & Pro)
girlwithsplines:
Hello~! I love using RailClone and I'm currently using only the Lite version. I'm not sure if these queries are meant to be addressed to only one version of RailClone because I'd like to upgrade to the Pro version, but given the high cost, I'd like to be more cautious about the investment.
* Is it possible to have an A2S (#1) connected to another A2S (#2) where the A2S (#1) uses a different Y spline to be used on the sides of the A2S (#2)?
* Is it possible to place a new model when two splines intersect?
* Is it possible to have multiple clipping areas in one L1S/A2S?
* Is it possible to combine all of the above into a single generator?
Thank you!
Paul Roberts:
Hi! Thanks for getting in touch. Here are the answers to your questions
Is it possible to have an A2S (#1) connected to another A2S (#2) where the A2S (#1) uses a different Y spline to be used on the sides of the A2S (#2)?
Yes, it is possible to nest one A2S generator inside another and have them use their own X and/or Y splines
Is it possible to place a new model when two splines intersect?
Currently I'm afraid not. Intersections are something we've been asked for many times but we've yet to find a solution we're happy with.
Is it possible to have multiple clipping areas in one L1S/A2S?
Not at the moment I'm afraid although its on the wishlist. Like the Lite version, generators only accept a single spline node for Clipping. It is necessary instead to combine the splines before adding them to RailClone.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions. Most features can be tested with the Lite version with the exception of those that require too many nodes (such as nesting) - you can see a comparison graph here: https://docs.itoosoft.com/railclone/railclone-lite-and-pro
All the best,
Paul
girlwithsplines:
Hi Paul! Thank you for your quick reply!
--- Quote from: Paul Roberts on August 16, 2022, 02:58:28 PM ---Currently I'm afraid not. Intersections are something we've been asked for many times but we've yet to find a solution we're happy with.
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Do you think there could be a workaround for that?
--- Quote from: Paul Roberts on August 16, 2022, 02:58:28 PM ---Not at the moment I'm afraid although its on the wishlist. Like the Lite version, generators only accept a single spline node for Clipping. It is necessary instead to combine the splines before adding them to RailClone.
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So it would be possible to have multiple clipping splines but combined into a group? (Max Toolbar -> Group -> Group...)
I have another question. In the video attached, the Bend (ON) triggers a weird overall outlook seen at the end of the video, but the Bend (OFF) looks somewhat normal. Is there a way to fix that stretched bending in Bend (ON), or is there a way to rotate the segments in Bend (OFF) to follow the spline?
girlwithsplines:
I tried to play more with the "Conditional" operator to fix the bending but to no avail. I don't know if the fix is possible in the Pro version, and this is why I'm a bit reluctant to buy it.
Paul Roberts:
Hi,
the bending issue will be the same in the Pro version, but your video is a little strange and not how I'd expect it to work. Could you please upload the file so I can advise further and help you make a decision about the pro version.
Regarding your other questions
Do you think there could be a workaround for intersections?
Some users only need intersections to be at 90 degrees which is possible by placing specific segments on vertices. I'll demo that at the next livestream in fact so you can see what I mean. A recording will be available if you don't want to watch live.
Intersections at any arbitrary angle is not currently possible and we don't have a timescale for when or even if it might be available.
Would be possible to have multiple clipping splines but combined into a group?
I'm afraid not, the spline node doesn't support selecting groups. You can combine splines using Max's new Shape Boolean compound objects though if that helps?
Best,
Paul
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