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RailClone Pro (*) / Re: Vray IPR changes
« Last post by iToo on Today at 09:14:13 AM »This is a limitation with all interactive renders, including IPR:
RailClone generate and keeps on memory a complex set of data, including instances and custom meshes.
Usually data for viewport is different from render, due to the Display setttings.
But when using IPR, there are multiple render and display threads running simultaneously, requesting each one their own data. For this reason, we disable the viewport visualization.
The only solution for this, is to generate two separate data sets (one for viewport, and other for render). This is the way that Forest Pack works.
We tried same approach with RailClone, but it caused a lot of side effects, because code is more complex that Forest. Besides this technique have a significative performance hit (object must be rebuilt two times).
To make things even worse, there is not a standard defined in 3DS Max for interactive renders. Each render engine (V-Ray, Corona, etc.) use their own method, which force us to implement multiple workarounds in the code.
RailClone generate and keeps on memory a complex set of data, including instances and custom meshes.
Usually data for viewport is different from render, due to the Display setttings.
But when using IPR, there are multiple render and display threads running simultaneously, requesting each one their own data. For this reason, we disable the viewport visualization.
The only solution for this, is to generate two separate data sets (one for viewport, and other for render). This is the way that Forest Pack works.
We tried same approach with RailClone, but it caused a lot of side effects, because code is more complex that Forest. Besides this technique have a significative performance hit (object must be rebuilt two times).
To make things even worse, there is not a standard defined in 3DS Max for interactive renders. Each render engine (V-Ray, Corona, etc.) use their own method, which force us to implement multiple workarounds in the code.
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RailClone Pro (*) / Re: Vray IPR changes
« Last post by Michal Karmazín on Today at 08:27:50 AM »Hi,
For these purposes, you can disable the Display > Render > Use Instancing Engine option - in most cases, it shouldn't lead to a big performance hit - just please be aware of using heavy geometry as the whole RC object will be treated as a single mesh. Using the Points-Cloud mode would be highly recommendable. Let me add, that as mentioned in this tightly related post: "... the IPR/IR mode has several limitations (in V-Ray and in Corona as well) and it's hard and sometimes even impossible to fix issues that occur with the Interactive Rendering as 3ds max wasn't primarily designed for it - a series of cheats are being used (from the renderer side and from our side) to make it work... "
I hope that helps.
Best regards,
For these purposes, you can disable the Display > Render > Use Instancing Engine option - in most cases, it shouldn't lead to a big performance hit - just please be aware of using heavy geometry as the whole RC object will be treated as a single mesh. Using the Points-Cloud mode would be highly recommendable. Let me add, that as mentioned in this tightly related post: "... the IPR/IR mode has several limitations (in V-Ray and in Corona as well) and it's hard and sometimes even impossible to fix issues that occur with the Interactive Rendering as 3ds max wasn't primarily designed for it - a series of cheats are being used (from the renderer side and from our side) to make it work... "
I hope that helps.
Best regards,
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RailClone Pro (*) / Vray IPR changes
« Last post by CharlyRT on May 17, 2024, 07:42:03 PM »Hi, havent use Railclone in a while, but is it a possible way to see changes while on IPR in Vray?
Im creating a simple style and its impossible to see what im doing I need to stop and start again while Im changing settings on the style
Im creating a simple style and its impossible to see what im doing I need to stop and start again while Im changing settings on the style
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Forest Pro (*) / Re: ETA Forest Pro 9 Beta and 3ds Max 2025
« Last post by Jorish on May 17, 2024, 12:11:54 PM »Keep up the good work!
As many others, looking forward to the new version with 3ds max 2025 support.
As many others, looking forward to the new version with 3ds max 2025 support.
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RailClone Pro (*) / Re: Tiles Alignment New Topic
« Last post by HU0164 on May 16, 2024, 03:44:21 PM »It works with Scale Mode.
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RailClone Pro (*) / Re: Tiles Alignment New Topic
« Last post by Michal Karmazín on May 16, 2024, 02:46:57 PM »Using the Corner input should work just fine for these purposes. If there's a gap, please double-check if there's some Left/Right Padding value introduced for these segments. In case of any further troubles with it, please feel free to send us your scene (ideally simplified and containing just this problematic object(s)) to check it here. Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Best regards,
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RailClone Pro (*) / Re: Tiles Alignment New Topic
« Last post by HU0164 on May 16, 2024, 02:07:54 PM »I'm coming back to you about this problem.
As this doesn't seem to be possible with the Array 2S method, I'd like to do it with the Linear 1S method, as shown in the attached diagram.
Is it possible to position an Evenly element on the vertices of a spline?
I've tried placing a Corner element, which positions itself well, but the joints don't connect properly.
Thank you for your help.
As this doesn't seem to be possible with the Array 2S method, I'd like to do it with the Linear 1S method, as shown in the attached diagram.
Is it possible to position an Evenly element on the vertices of a spline?
I've tried placing a Corner element, which positions itself well, but the joints don't connect properly.
Thank you for your help.
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RailClone Pro (*) / Re: RailClone Pro Render Error
« Last post by amphoto on May 16, 2024, 12:45:16 PM »
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RailClone Pro (*) / Re: RailClone Pro Render Error
« Last post by Michal Karmazín on May 16, 2024, 11:29:30 AM »Hi,
Currently, our plug-ins do not yet support the latest Arnold updates. We plan to release an update for compatibility with Arnold 7.3 and 3ds Max 2025 soon, but we haven't set a release date yet. Typically, we release versions of our plugins (Forest Pack & RailClone) shortly after the corresponding 3ds Max support (in this case, 3ds Max 2025) becomes available. However, we still have several adjustments to make in the upcoming versions, so the release might be delayed. Thank you for your patience.
In the meantime, we recommend using MAXtoA 5.6.6.4. To downgrade to this version, please uninstall the current version via Apps & Features.
Best regards,
Currently, our plug-ins do not yet support the latest Arnold updates. We plan to release an update for compatibility with Arnold 7.3 and 3ds Max 2025 soon, but we haven't set a release date yet. Typically, we release versions of our plugins (Forest Pack & RailClone) shortly after the corresponding 3ds Max support (in this case, 3ds Max 2025) becomes available. However, we still have several adjustments to make in the upcoming versions, so the release might be delayed. Thank you for your patience.
In the meantime, we recommend using MAXtoA 5.6.6.4. To downgrade to this version, please uninstall the current version via Apps & Features.
Best regards,
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RailClone Pro (*) / RailClone Pro Render Error
« Last post by amphoto on May 16, 2024, 11:07:14 AM »Running latest version of Max2024 (2024.2.3), RailClone Pro (6.1.7), MaxtoA 5.7.1.1 (incorporating Arnold 7.3.1.1) - but when I try to render a scene containing any RailClone objects I get:
RailClone is compiled for Arnold 7.2.1, and is not compatible with current renderer.
Please upgrade both RailClone and Arnold to their latest releases.
You can download Arnold for 3DS Max from: www.arnoldrenderer.com/arnold/download.
Any help much appreciated
RailClone is compiled for Arnold 7.2.1, and is not compatible with current renderer.
Please upgrade both RailClone and Arnold to their latest releases.
You can download Arnold for 3DS Max from: www.arnoldrenderer.com/arnold/download.
Any help much appreciated
