# Using the C4D Wizard for Octane Render

The [**Render Network Cinema 4D Wizard**](https://rendernetwork.com/integrations/c4d/) can be used to prepare and upload native C4D files rendered with either Octane or Redshift to the Render Network. The C4D Wizard packs a project into a zip-file which can then be dragged-and-dropped into the Render Network WebApp. This guide walks you through using the C4D Wizard for Redshift

The Wizard can be downloaded from this link: [**https://rendernetwork.com/integrations/c4d/**](https://rendernetwork.com/integrations/c4d/)

Once installed, the Wizard can be accessed from the Extensions menu (**Figure 1**).

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The following link demonstrates the overall process of using the Wizard inside of C4D, including the steps for proper installation.

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Octane should be listed under the **Render Engine** entry in the Wizard window (**Figure 2**).

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Additional information regarding the Render Network can be found in the general Cinema 4D [**manual**](https://docs.otoy.com/cinema4d/TheRenderNetwork.html)**.**

**Considerations for Caching Simulations**

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**Using Nested Scenes**

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The following link provides an overview for preparing and uploading native C4D files to the Render Network manually, without the use of the Wizard

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Below you can find tables containing information about current supported Octane features, unsupported Octane features, and the status surrounding those features:

| Octane Feature Name              | Supported: Y or N? | Additional Info                                             |
| -------------------------------- | ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| Baking Camera                    | Y                  |                                                             |
| Cryptomattes                     | Y                  |                                                             |
| Custom OCIO Configurations       | N                  | See Photo Below for current allowed configurations\*\*      |
| C4D Light Linking                | Y                  |                                                             |
| Deep Images                      | N                  | In development                                              |
| Denoiser                         | Y                  |                                                             |
| External OSL Files               | Y                  |                                                             |
| Hair Rendering                   | Y                  |                                                             |
| Octane Scatter                   | Y                  |                                                             |
| Octane Scatter (via .csv import) | Y                  | Only Octane C4D 2022.1.1.R6 and higher                      |
| OSL Shaders                      | Y                  |                                                             |
| Pyro                             | Y                  |                                                             |
| Pyro (Motion Blur)               | N                  | Not available on launch, coming soon                        |
| Vectron                          | Y                  | Only for files created in Octane C4D 2022.1.1.R6 and higher |
| Volumes                          | Y                  |                                                             |

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