C4D Wizard Plug-in
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Welcome to The Render Network® Wizard (Cinema4D) available here.
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.
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: https://github.com/rendernetwork/c4d-eula/releases/download/v1.03/Render.Network_Wizard_C4D_v1-03.zip
Installation Instructions:
Download the Plugin: After downloading The Render Network® Wizard, unzip the folder to access its contents.
Copy to Plugin Folder: Navigate to your Cinema 4D plugin folder. This folder is typically located in the installation directory of Cinema 4D.
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.
Launch Cinema 4D: Open Cinema 4D on your computer.
Access the Plugin: Once Cinema 4D is open, navigate to the "Extensions" menu.
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.
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.
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