# C4D Wizard Plug-in Welcome to The Render Network® Wizard (Cinema4D) available [here](https://renderfoundation.com/c4d-wizard). The C4D Wizard ensures seamless rendering experiences with our Python-based plugin designed exclusively for C4D users. The Render Network® Wizard streamlines your workflow by effortlessly checking project files before submission to the Render Network® for distributed online rendering. {% embed url="" %} Legendary 3D artist, Brilly, shares a guide outlining key information for using the Cinema 4D Wizard on the Render Network. {% endembed %} **Key Features:** * Pre-Check Functionalities: Create backups, pack scenes into .zip files, and ignore warnings with ease. * Scene Checking: Verify render settings, file paths, OCIO configurations, and more for a flawless rendering process. * General Settings: Customize default folders, project names, and .zip file destinations for optimal efficiency. * User-Friendly Interface: Dockable design, progress indicators, and intuitive buttons make navigation a breeze. **Get Started:** Enhance your rendering workflow today with The Render Network® Wizard. Download here: \ *** **Installation Instructions:** 1. Download the Plugin: After downloading The Render Network® Wizard, unzip the folder to access its contents. 2. Copy to Plugin Folder: Navigate to your Cinema 4D plugin folder. This folder is typically located in the installation directory of Cinema 4D. 3. Paste Contents: Copy the contents of The Render Network® Wizard folder into the plugin folder. Ensure that all files and folders are placed directly within the plugin folder. 4. Launch Cinema 4D: Open Cinema 4D on your computer. 5. Access the Plugin: Once Cinema 4D is open, navigate to the "Extensions" menu. 6. Start The Render Network®: Under the "Extensions" menu, locate and click on "The Render Network" to launch the plugin. **Compatibility:** The Render Network® Wizard is compatible with all versions of Cinema 4D from 2022 onwards. *** ### Full Feature List (V1.0) **1. Pre-Check Functionalities:** * Create Backup before Running: Safeguard your project files by triggering a "Save Project With Assets" command, which backs up and collects the entire project into a predefined folder. * Pack Scene into .zip for the Render Network: Automate the packing process by generating a .zip file containing your scene, ready for submission to the Render Network. * Open Folder after Export: Conveniently access the folder where the .zip file is saved with a single click. * Ignore Warnings: Toggle this feature to bypass warnings during the check process and automatically pack the scene into a .zip file. * Open Artist Portal in Browser: Seamlessly navigate to the "Scenes" page on the Artist Portal WebApp using your default browser. **2. Scene Checking Functionalities:** * Render Settings Check: Ensure compatibility by displaying selected Render Engine, verifying resolution, FPS, frame range, and highlighting the active take and camera name. * File Path Validation in PAI: Identify absolute file paths in the Project Asset Inspector, with options to open the inspector and fix paths automatically. * OCIO Configurations Check: Detect custom OCIO configurations in Octane and Redshift Render Settings, providing warnings if found. * Text Objects Handling: Identify text objects, check for animation, and offer actions such as conversion to editable objects or alembic animations. * Missing Assets Check in PAI: Warn about missing assets in the Project Asset Inspector, with the option to open the inspector for further action. * Unsupported Objects Identification: Detect unsupported objects like Xrefs, Thinking Particles, Python Tags, and more, providing advice on resolution. * Uncached Dynamics Detection: Identify un-cached dynamics and offer options to select and cache dynamic tags or simulation objects. * Unsupported Plugins Check in Render Settings: Warn about unsupported plugins in Render Settings, ensuring seamless rendering experiences. * Maxon One Exclusive Content Check: Detect Maxon One exclusive content and capsules, providing alerts if found. * Octane Mix Materials Handling: Detect Octane Mix Materials and offer guidance on optimization and conversion. **3. General Settings Functionalities:** * Default Folder for Backups: Choose to use the default folder setting provided by the tool or specify a custom folder for backups. * Default Project Name when Backing Up: Opt to use the default naming provided by the tool or set a custom name, with options to use Cinema4D’s own tokens. * Default Folder for .zip Files: Select the default folder setting provided by the tool or specify a custom folder for saving .zip files. ### Changelog **v1.05** * Added Collect Button: Collects your scene into a folder in the default Render Network Export folder without packing it into a .zip file, * Added Manager Tab: Can send the project to the Render Network Manager App (minimum version 1.38.00 and API access required) via the "Send to App" button.\ \&#xNAN;*Also added a checkbox to transform the Collect button into sending the project to the Manager App for more convenience.* * The Wizard now checks the scene for Skin deformations, which should be cached, * The Wizard now also checks for character rigs (bones), which should also be cached, * OCIO check for Materials now has a "Jump to" button, * Check for Delay Effectors only triggers a warning, if the Effectors are enabled **v1.04** * Added HiDPI Splash Screen, * Progress bar for zipping, * Fix for RS Proxy objects, * Better OCIO check for Cinema4D 2025, * Added button to disable all python objects and tags at once, * "Jump to first" button now also scrolls to first active in the Object Manager, * Better check for Maxon One content for Cinema4D 2025 **v1.03** * Changed the name to Render Network Wizard * Added check for .rs Proxy issues * Added Check for Octane Cryptomatte types * Added check for Delay and Jiggle effectors and Delay and Decay Fields * Added Check for Redshift Rendering Engine/Final Rendering settings * Fixed Folder Structure for Backups and Export when custom Project Names are used * Fixed an issue with automatic text conversion when "Ignore Warnings" is checked * Fixed the persistence of Cinema running after closing * Minor interface tweaks * Minor Splash Screen color adjustment * several smaller bug fixes **v.1.02** * Added check for native Cinema 4D materials when using octane * Minor fixes **v.1.01** * Added splash screen * Minor fixes **v1.00** * Initial release