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DBowker3D

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It's nice to see the updated branding for iToo, but I think some priorities are being missed here, like updating and fixing the existing software that we actually pay for? For sure, RailClone has been handy over the years, and I still use it occasionally, but the fact is: Barring a few library updates/additions made several years back, it hasn't changed much since version 1. We've been hearing of the RC Libraries getting a rolling update for years now, but it really doesn't seem like that's ever going to happen.

Included is just one example among so many for Pipe 1, which has all the same problems it always has: gaps between the pipe and flange sections, and nuts/fasteners with no option for a chamfer. And the answer here is not: "But these problems can be fixed in the Style Editor." The entire reason to even use software such as this is to save time: To not have to do coding and scripting on my own and instead get on with the work I've been hired to do.

Overall, we still have exactly three options under Industrial: Cylindrical Duct (misspelled as Cilyndrical BTW), Rectangular Duct, and Pipe 1 (which would imply that other Pipes might be offered, but they aren't).

I almost never use any of the Street or Road libraries because they are still clunky to implement, and nowhere near detailed enough in terms of geometry nor texturing. And of the Libraries I do use? It's still like they've all been left to die in "future development." The updates from a couple of years back were literally the lowest hanging fruit possible. Bollards? We can already do that several ways within Max itself or with VRay proxies. In fact, nearly all the "new" additions fit in this category: just a simple array via a path using a proxie object.

Paul Roberts

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Re: Railclone Libraries: Still mostly like the day it came out...
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2024, 02:41:33 pm »
Thank you for your feedback about RailClone's built in libraries. We appreciate the time you've taken to voice your concerns.

I understand your frustration with progress of the libraries. Although we did release 160 new or updated styles last year, we experienced some bottlenecks that unfortunately slowed down further  releases. And although we continue to work on updating assets behind the scenes, they have yet to be made available (several of the libraries you mention are indeed among those that have been improved, below for example are some of the new ducting styles).



However, I want to assure you that this has nothing to do with the rebranding efforts. Our priority has always been, and will continue to be, improving the software for our users.

To that end, we've recently reorganised internally to ensure library updates are prioritised and dealt with more effectively and steps are already in place to remedy these issues in the near future. I know this  sounds like more promises, but please be assured that we understand the importance of RC libraries for our users, and we always do our best to respond to what you tell us are the most important features to improve your work. In fact, any suggestions as to the types of assets you'd like to see included in addition to improving the current collections is always most welcome

Kindest regards,
Paul
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DBowker3D

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Re: Railclone Libraries: Still mostly like the day it came out...
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2024, 03:03:23 pm »
Thanks for your reply and the peek at what's coming. Those new duct/pipe updates look great and for me would be put to immediate use! I'll be looking forward to when they get rolled out.