C4D Wizard Plug-in

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.

Legendary 3D artist, Brilly, shares a guide outlining key information for using the Cinema 4D Wizard on the Render Network.

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

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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.

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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

v1.03

• 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