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:
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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.
v.1.01
Added splash screen
Minor fixes
v1.00
Initial release