Forest Pack Pro v5.3.4 beta for 3Ds Max 2010 to 2018

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[ #ForestPackPro #ItooSoftware #Environment ]Itoo Software has released with some updates for its scattering plugin for 3ds Max - Forest Pack Pro V5.3.4. It provides a complete solution for creating vast areas of objects, from trees and plants to buildings, crowds, aggregates, ground-cover, rocks and more.

Changes for v5.3.4 beta are:
- Adds beta support for V-Ray 3.6
- Adds support for Max 2018
- Optimizes render performance in V-Ray for opaque materials
- Fixes a crash with Corona Interactive Render and Edge mode
- Fixes an animation bug with moving FP objects in Custom Edit mode (V-Ray)
- Windows XP is not longer supported

>> See Also: Creating Trimmed Hedges and Topiary with Forest Pack

Availability

Forest Pack Pro is available for Max 2010 to 2018 and costs €200

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[ #ForestPackPro #ItooSoftware #Environment ]Itoo Software has released with some updates for its scattering plugin for 3ds Max - Forest Pack Pro V5.3.4. It provides a complete solution for creating vast areas of objects, from trees and plants to buildings, crowds, aggregates, ground-cover, rocks and more.

Changes for v5.3.4 beta are:
- Adds beta support for V-Ray 3.6
- Adds support for Max 2018
- Optimizes render performance in V-Ray for opaque materials
- Fixes a crash with Corona Interactive Render and Edge mode
- Fixes an animation bug with moving FP objects in Custom Edit mode (V-Ray)
- Windows XP is not longer supported

>> See Also: Creating Trimmed Hedges and Topiary with Forest Pack

Availability

Forest Pack Pro is available for Max 2010 to 2018 and costs €200

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RailClone Pro v3.0.5 beta for 3Ds Max 2010 to 2018

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Environment, Artikel Itoo Software, Artikel Modeling, Artikel RailClone, Artikel RailClone Pro,

[ #3dsMax #Railclone #ItooSoftware ] Itoo Software has annouced updates for RailClone Pro V3.0.5 beta version, the latest version supports for 3Ds Max 2018.

Changes for v3.0.5 Beta are:
- Adds support for V-Ray 3.6 beta
- Fixes a crash with V-Ray IPR
- Fixes the Material operator generating different sequences when used on several generators
- Fixes the Randomize operator exporting incorrect attribute values
- Randomize, Sequence and Material operators no longer increment twice when using exported attributes
- Fixes the Exported Counter parameter not working with Sequence nodes
- Fixes Max.time returning an undeclared variable in Arithmetic->Expressions
- Fixes a rare clipping issue using planar segments
- Internal changes to the Update Manager

>> See Also: RailClone Pro v3.0.0 beta for 3ds Max 2012 to 2017

Availability

RailClone Pro is available for Max 2012 to 2018 and costs €200
Download RailClone demo version HERE

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[ #3dsMax #Railclone #ItooSoftware ] Itoo Software has annouced updates for RailClone Pro V3.0.5 beta version, the latest version supports for 3Ds Max 2018.

Changes for v3.0.5 Beta are:
- Adds support for V-Ray 3.6 beta
- Fixes a crash with V-Ray IPR
- Fixes the Material operator generating different sequences when used on several generators
- Fixes the Randomize operator exporting incorrect attribute values
- Randomize, Sequence and Material operators no longer increment twice when using exported attributes
- Fixes the Exported Counter parameter not working with Sequence nodes
- Fixes Max.time returning an undeclared variable in Arithmetic->Expressions
- Fixes a rare clipping issue using planar segments
- Internal changes to the Update Manager

>> See Also: RailClone Pro v3.0.0 beta for 3ds Max 2012 to 2017

Availability

RailClone Pro is available for Max 2012 to 2018 and costs €200
Download RailClone demo version HERE

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RailClone Teaser

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Environment, Artikel Itoo Software, Artikel Modeling, Artikel RailClone, Artikel RailClone Pro,

[ #RailClone #ItooSoftware #3dsMax ] RailClone is a powerful artist-friendly parametric modeling plugin for 3ds Max® able to instance millions of polygons. Its unique array-based approach to asset creation is fast, efficient, and easy-to-learn.

>> See Also: RailClone Pro v3.0.0 beta for 3ds Max 2012 to 2017

Availibility

Download Railclone Pro
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[ #RailClone #ItooSoftware #3dsMax ] RailClone is a powerful artist-friendly parametric modeling plugin for 3ds Max® able to instance millions of polygons. Its unique array-based approach to asset creation is fast, efficient, and easy-to-learn.

>> See Also: RailClone Pro v3.0.0 beta for 3ds Max 2012 to 2017

Availibility

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Forest Pack teaser

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Environment, Artikel Forest Pack, Artikel Forest Pack Pro, Artikel Itoo Software,

[ #ItooSoftware #Forestpack #Environment ] Forest Pack is the world’s most popular scattering plugin for 3ds Max®. It provides a complete solution for creating vast areas of objects, from trees and plants to buildings, crowds, aggregates, ground-cover, rocks and more.

>> See Also: Forest Pack 5.2 for 3ds Max 2010 - 2017

Availibility

Download Forest Pack Pro

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[ #ItooSoftware #Forestpack #Environment ] Forest Pack is the world’s most popular scattering plugin for 3ds Max®. It provides a complete solution for creating vast areas of objects, from trees and plants to buildings, crowds, aggregates, ground-cover, rocks and more.

>> See Also: Forest Pack 5.2 for 3ds Max 2010 - 2017

Availibility

Download Forest Pack Pro

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RailClone Pro v3.0.0 beta for 3ds Max 2012 to 2017

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Itoo Software, Artikel Modeling, Artikel RailClone, Artikel RailClone Pro,

[ #RailClone #3dsMax ] IToo Software has recently released the first Beta versions of Railclone 3 with new features and fixes for testing.

Feature highlights:
• Added Macros. This feature allows you to create new nodes by creating sub-graphs. Macros to output numeric values, geometry, and generators are all possible.
• New algorithm to align Linear Generator with planar and closed splines. It computes initial banking angle (X Rotation in Generator) so segment's Z axis is perpendicular to the plane formed by the first and last spline's segment. This method works much better when creating frames, windows, etc
• Added "Auto Align" option to Array Generator->Extend X/Y Size mode. This option creates array aligned automatically with each sub-spline. This mode is very suitable for roof and panels.
• Added Generator A2S->Clipping Area->Hierarchy Checking Mode. This options determines the way that RailClone processes stacked splines for Extend X/Y Size mode.
• Added RailClone Color
• Continuous mapping feature (Segment->Mapping) is completely rewritten. Now it should generate correct mapping under all conditions.
• Added "UVW Offset" to Generators.
• Added mode to Compose: 'In Sequence' or 'Grouped'
• Added Style Linking. This feature lets you to link a RC object to other, so Style changes done on Master are dynamically reproduced on slave.
• Added 'Retain Value Mode' to Numeric parameters. It overrides behaviour for Retain value feature (used on Library, Copy Style and Style Linking procedures)

Improvements
• Added support for V-Ray 3.5
• 'Note' nodes have been rewritten. They are now resizeable, have user definable colours and can move child nodes.
• Generator A2S->Limits and Padding are disabled when using Clipping Area->Extend X/Y Size
• Added Y Spline mode to A2S Generator: defines what coordinates are used for the Y Spline: Y/Z or X/Y.
• Style->"Operate On" is changed to "Quad" by default.
• More Generator parameters are available for exporting (specifically combo values).
• Transform->Fixed Size is computed before applying other transformations (as Rotate or Scale).
• Updated expressions engine to V3.
• Added option to extract all Segments to the scene.
• New dialog for Export Parameters/Attributes. It allows to change multiple parameters from multiple selected nodes (of same type).
• Seed parameter now is animatable.
• Added "Pivot Offset" to Transform node.
• Added next properties to Arithmetic->Expression
• Modified the way that arrays are generated when using multiple splines. Previously rows were created using all splines (Row 1 of Spline 1, Row 1 of Spline 2, etc).
Now one array is generated completely for each spline (Row 1 of Spline1, Row 2 of Spline 1, etc) allowing their row sizes to operate independently.

Visit itoosoft's forum for a full list of the new features, improvements, and fixes in the beta version.

RailClone Pro is currently available for Max 2010 to 2017 and costs €200. This beta version is only available for Max 2012 to 2017.

>> See Also: Parameterising Windows with RailClone

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[ #RailClone #3dsMax ] IToo Software has recently released the first Beta versions of Railclone 3 with new features and fixes for testing.

Feature highlights:
• Added Macros. This feature allows you to create new nodes by creating sub-graphs. Macros to output numeric values, geometry, and generators are all possible.
• New algorithm to align Linear Generator with planar and closed splines. It computes initial banking angle (X Rotation in Generator) so segment's Z axis is perpendicular to the plane formed by the first and last spline's segment. This method works much better when creating frames, windows, etc
• Added "Auto Align" option to Array Generator->Extend X/Y Size mode. This option creates array aligned automatically with each sub-spline. This mode is very suitable for roof and panels.
• Added Generator A2S->Clipping Area->Hierarchy Checking Mode. This options determines the way that RailClone processes stacked splines for Extend X/Y Size mode.
• Added RailClone Color
• Continuous mapping feature (Segment->Mapping) is completely rewritten. Now it should generate correct mapping under all conditions.
• Added "UVW Offset" to Generators.
• Added mode to Compose: 'In Sequence' or 'Grouped'
• Added Style Linking. This feature lets you to link a RC object to other, so Style changes done on Master are dynamically reproduced on slave.
• Added 'Retain Value Mode' to Numeric parameters. It overrides behaviour for Retain value feature (used on Library, Copy Style and Style Linking procedures)

Improvements
• Added support for V-Ray 3.5
• 'Note' nodes have been rewritten. They are now resizeable, have user definable colours and can move child nodes.
• Generator A2S->Limits and Padding are disabled when using Clipping Area->Extend X/Y Size
• Added Y Spline mode to A2S Generator: defines what coordinates are used for the Y Spline: Y/Z or X/Y.
• Style->"Operate On" is changed to "Quad" by default.
• More Generator parameters are available for exporting (specifically combo values).
• Transform->Fixed Size is computed before applying other transformations (as Rotate or Scale).
• Updated expressions engine to V3.
• Added option to extract all Segments to the scene.
• New dialog for Export Parameters/Attributes. It allows to change multiple parameters from multiple selected nodes (of same type).
• Seed parameter now is animatable.
• Added "Pivot Offset" to Transform node.
• Added next properties to Arithmetic->Expression
• Modified the way that arrays are generated when using multiple splines. Previously rows were created using all splines (Row 1 of Spline 1, Row 1 of Spline 2, etc).
Now one array is generated completely for each spline (Row 1 of Spline1, Row 2 of Spline 1, etc) allowing their row sizes to operate independently.

Visit itoosoft's forum for a full list of the new features, improvements, and fixes in the beta version.

RailClone Pro is currently available for Max 2010 to 2017 and costs €200. This beta version is only available for Max 2012 to 2017.

>> See Also: Parameterising Windows with RailClone

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RailClone Lite/Pro 2.6.1 for 3ds max

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Itoo Software, Artikel Modeling, Artikel RailClone, Artikel RailClone Pro,

[ #3dsMax #Modeling ]IToo software has announced that RailClone Lite/Pro 2.6.1 for 3ds max is now available

>> See Also: RailClone tutorial

- Actions of the Toolbar are available at "Customize User Interface" (within "RailClone" category).
- Fixed: Toolbar placed out of screen and not visible (see Note 1).
- Fixed: Toolbar is not available after a Workspace change.
- Fixed bug with Bevel and corner angles that are exactly 180 degrees.
- Fixed incompleted segments with Bevel and Extend mode.
* Fixed bug with GetObjTMAfterWSM(t, &valid): it doesn't intersect valid, just replace it.
- Fixed crash of Style Editor in Max 2011- 2012 64 bit.
- Fixed colors in Points-cloud mode.
- All configuration keys defined at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE can be read alternatively from same branch at HKEY_CURRENT_USER.

Availibility

Registered users of RailClone Pro can download the update from their User Panel.

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[ #3dsMax #Modeling ]IToo software has announced that RailClone Lite/Pro 2.6.1 for 3ds max is now available

>> See Also: RailClone tutorial

- Actions of the Toolbar are available at "Customize User Interface" (within "RailClone" category).
- Fixed: Toolbar placed out of screen and not visible (see Note 1).
- Fixed: Toolbar is not available after a Workspace change.
- Fixed bug with Bevel and corner angles that are exactly 180 degrees.
- Fixed incompleted segments with Bevel and Extend mode.
* Fixed bug with GetObjTMAfterWSM(t, &valid): it doesn't intersect valid, just replace it.
- Fixed crash of Style Editor in Max 2011- 2012 64 bit.
- Fixed colors in Points-cloud mode.
- All configuration keys defined at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE can be read alternatively from same branch at HKEY_CURRENT_USER.

Availibility

Registered users of RailClone Pro can download the update from their User Panel.

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Forest Pack 5 and RailClone 2.6 for 3ds Max

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Forest Pack, Artikel Forest Pack Pro, Artikel Itoo Software, Artikel RailClone,

[ #3dsMax ]Cádiz (Spain). April 11, 2016.- iToo Software is proud to announce the release of Forest Pack 5 and RailClone 2.6 with a host of brand new features and fixes to improve speed, increase usability and make both plugins even more flexible. In addition to the release, iToo Software launches a whole new website, unveiling a fresh new image.

>> See Also: Forest Pack tutorial

This is the first time the Spanish company is simultaneously releasing an update for both plugins, and there is an impressive list of shared features. Highlights include support for V-Ray 3.3 with significant speed improvements of between 40 - 100% in beta tests, and new toolbars and listers to help users to create, edit and manage multiple Forest Pack and RaliClone objects from a simplified easy-to-read interface, making it easier than ever to work quickly with large scenes.

Forest Pack 5 and RailClone 2.6 features included are:

● Get perfect edges. Edge mode is now compatible with Corona and Mental Ray, in addition to V-Ray.
● Stay organised. New Forest Pack and RailClone toolbars with shortcuts to add Forest Pack objects, add Forest Level Of Details, open Forest Tools, open Forest Lister, add RailClone objects, open RailClone Tools and open RailClone Lister.
● Make Forest Pack your own. Extend the plugin with new functionality, anytime, with the new Forest Effects feature. A scripting engine based on mathematical expressions that are applied to the scattered items, Forest Effects offers limitless possibilities for controlling animation, transforms, colouring, and more.
● Organise Effects. The Forest Effects Browser allows you to quickly load and manage effects files, Forest Pack 5 ships with 12 effects including lean out, tint by boundary, scatter on displaced surface, repulsion, stepped rotation, look at with falloff and much more. New effects can be added to the library at any time or loaded directly into a Forest Pack object from a shareable file.
● Ready to go. New and improved libraries including Mulch and Rug presets in Forest Pack 5.
● On the move. Motion blur and V-Ray velocity channels are now supported with animated proxies and meshes.
● Organize Chaos. Clusters and Diversity now respects items with the same Colour ID.
● Add detail. Forest Pack and RailClone support VRayEdgesTex map to chamfer edges at render-time for both meshes and proxies.
● Render anywhere. Maxwell materials added for Lawns, leaves, meadows and stone presets.
● One-click optimisation. Forest Edge and V-Ray normal maps are now added automatically using the Material optimiser.

Everything is wrapped up in a brand new product image and website. Daniel Quintero, CEO says of the release, “Building new versions of both plugins and a new website at the same time has been a tremendous amount of work. But looking back, the effort has been worthwhile. We have high hopes that the new site will serve as a meeting point for all our clients, who want the latest news, support, tips and a thriving community for the world of scattering and parametric modelling”

Download

As usual, a Lite version of this release is freely available to download and use commercially, as well as release notes, both on iToo Software website .

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[ #3dsMax ]Cádiz (Spain). April 11, 2016.- iToo Software is proud to announce the release of Forest Pack 5 and RailClone 2.6 with a host of brand new features and fixes to improve speed, increase usability and make both plugins even more flexible. In addition to the release, iToo Software launches a whole new website, unveiling a fresh new image.

>> See Also: Forest Pack tutorial

This is the first time the Spanish company is simultaneously releasing an update for both plugins, and there is an impressive list of shared features. Highlights include support for V-Ray 3.3 with significant speed improvements of between 40 - 100% in beta tests, and new toolbars and listers to help users to create, edit and manage multiple Forest Pack and RaliClone objects from a simplified easy-to-read interface, making it easier than ever to work quickly with large scenes.

Forest Pack 5 and RailClone 2.6 features included are:

● Get perfect edges. Edge mode is now compatible with Corona and Mental Ray, in addition to V-Ray.
● Stay organised. New Forest Pack and RailClone toolbars with shortcuts to add Forest Pack objects, add Forest Level Of Details, open Forest Tools, open Forest Lister, add RailClone objects, open RailClone Tools and open RailClone Lister.
● Make Forest Pack your own. Extend the plugin with new functionality, anytime, with the new Forest Effects feature. A scripting engine based on mathematical expressions that are applied to the scattered items, Forest Effects offers limitless possibilities for controlling animation, transforms, colouring, and more.
● Organise Effects. The Forest Effects Browser allows you to quickly load and manage effects files, Forest Pack 5 ships with 12 effects including lean out, tint by boundary, scatter on displaced surface, repulsion, stepped rotation, look at with falloff and much more. New effects can be added to the library at any time or loaded directly into a Forest Pack object from a shareable file.
● Ready to go. New and improved libraries including Mulch and Rug presets in Forest Pack 5.
● On the move. Motion blur and V-Ray velocity channels are now supported with animated proxies and meshes.
● Organize Chaos. Clusters and Diversity now respects items with the same Colour ID.
● Add detail. Forest Pack and RailClone support VRayEdgesTex map to chamfer edges at render-time for both meshes and proxies.
● Render anywhere. Maxwell materials added for Lawns, leaves, meadows and stone presets.
● One-click optimisation. Forest Edge and V-Ray normal maps are now added automatically using the Material optimiser.

Everything is wrapped up in a brand new product image and website. Daniel Quintero, CEO says of the release, “Building new versions of both plugins and a new website at the same time has been a tremendous amount of work. But looking back, the effort has been worthwhile. We have high hopes that the new site will serve as a meeting point for all our clients, who want the latest news, support, tips and a thriving community for the world of scattering and parametric modelling”

Download

As usual, a Lite version of this release is freely available to download and use commercially, as well as release notes, both on iToo Software website .

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Forest Pack Pro, Lite 4.4 for 3ds Max 2016

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[ #ForestPackPro #3dsMax ]Itoo Software has announce that New Forest Pack Pro/Lite 4.4 is now available with support for 3ds Max 2016 and V-Ray 3.2.

>> See Also: Forest Pack Pro tutorial

Features:

- Added support for Max 2016 and V-Ray 3.2.
- Areas->Edge/Size modes are properly affected by Geometry->Scale/Global Scale.
- Animation->time parameters are defined now as number of frames, instead time units. This solves a potential problem with Max 2016.
- Fixed: Animation->time parameters are converted correctly in PAL mode.
- Forest Seed parameter and Forest Color map percentages are animatable.
- Scene Explorers are closed before rendering with Mental Ray and restored once completed. This workaround fixes a rare crash of the Scene Explorer in Max 2015.
- Fixed: Forest Material->Tint doesn't work with V-Ray 3.x.
- Fixed memory leak in Mental Ray.
- Fixed potential crash usign animated objects.
- Fixed rare crash with Network licenses.
- Fixed version checking in MR shader.

Download

Registered customers of Pro products can download the upgrade from the User Panel.
Lite versions are freely available to download in Itoo Software website.
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[ #ForestPackPro #3dsMax ]Itoo Software has announce that New Forest Pack Pro/Lite 4.4 is now available with support for 3ds Max 2016 and V-Ray 3.2.

>> See Also: Forest Pack Pro tutorial

Features:

- Added support for Max 2016 and V-Ray 3.2.
- Areas->Edge/Size modes are properly affected by Geometry->Scale/Global Scale.
- Animation->time parameters are defined now as number of frames, instead time units. This solves a potential problem with Max 2016.
- Fixed: Animation->time parameters are converted correctly in PAL mode.
- Forest Seed parameter and Forest Color map percentages are animatable.
- Scene Explorers are closed before rendering with Mental Ray and restored once completed. This workaround fixes a rare crash of the Scene Explorer in Max 2015.
- Fixed: Forest Material->Tint doesn't work with V-Ray 3.x.
- Fixed memory leak in Mental Ray.
- Fixed potential crash usign animated objects.
- Fixed rare crash with Network licenses.
- Fixed version checking in MR shader.

Download

Registered customers of Pro products can download the upgrade from the User Panel.
Lite versions are freely available to download in Itoo Software website.
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RailClone 2.4 for 3ds Max

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[ #3dsMax ]iToo Software has announced the release of RailClone 2.4. This update adds a host of improvements that significantly increase ease-of-use, including the ability to import and wire multiple segments, categorised and expanded exportable parameters, drag-to-swap links, auto-renaming of parameters and base objects, and the ability to automatically calculate and export the current size of segments.

>> See Also: RailClone tutorial

In addition to the release, iToosoft publishes the first of three guides to help users improve their RailClone skills. This first installment, aimed at beginners, introduces the core concepts required to get new users up and running as quickly as possible.

RailClone 2.4 also introduces new features including the UVW XForm operator to edit and randomise the tiling, rotation, and offset of UVW coordinates; a new Count mode to specify a fixed number of evenly rows and columns; the ability to add offsets to the start, end, top and bottom of generators; improved box mapping to allow multiple channels, plus many more features and fixes:

RailClone 2.4 features:

● Ability to edit and randomise the tiling, offset and rotation of a segment’s UVW coordinates using the new UVW XForm operator
● New Evenly Count modes. Set a fixed number of Y Evenly rows and X Evenly columns.
● Import and wire multiple segments. Save time in styles that use a large number of nodes.
● Many more exportable parameters including an on/off toggle for every node. Parameters have been reorganised into categories.
● Export size attributes. A segment’s size can now be derived from the source geometry automatically and exported. This feature is ideal for creating reusable styles and simplifying the creation of styles with sophisticated interrelationships between parts.
● Add padding to the start, end, top and bottom of arrays.
● Creating instances using RailClone Tools now copies user properties, object IDs and the wireframe color of the source object.
● Style Description to add instructions to to styles and their sharing and reuse even easier.
● Automatic box mapping of segments on multiple material channels
● Many style editor improvements to speed up creating styles, see release notes for the full list.



As usual, a Lite version of this release is freely available to download and use commercially, as well as release notes, both on iToo Software website. This release is part of the company’s ongoing program for 2015 which also includes the upcoming release of the new version of Forest Pack in Q3.

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[ #3dsMax ]iToo Software has announced the release of RailClone 2.4. This update adds a host of improvements that significantly increase ease-of-use, including the ability to import and wire multiple segments, categorised and expanded exportable parameters, drag-to-swap links, auto-renaming of parameters and base objects, and the ability to automatically calculate and export the current size of segments.

>> See Also: RailClone tutorial

In addition to the release, iToosoft publishes the first of three guides to help users improve their RailClone skills. This first installment, aimed at beginners, introduces the core concepts required to get new users up and running as quickly as possible.

RailClone 2.4 also introduces new features including the UVW XForm operator to edit and randomise the tiling, rotation, and offset of UVW coordinates; a new Count mode to specify a fixed number of evenly rows and columns; the ability to add offsets to the start, end, top and bottom of generators; improved box mapping to allow multiple channels, plus many more features and fixes:

RailClone 2.4 features:

● Ability to edit and randomise the tiling, offset and rotation of a segment’s UVW coordinates using the new UVW XForm operator
● New Evenly Count modes. Set a fixed number of Y Evenly rows and X Evenly columns.
● Import and wire multiple segments. Save time in styles that use a large number of nodes.
● Many more exportable parameters including an on/off toggle for every node. Parameters have been reorganised into categories.
● Export size attributes. A segment’s size can now be derived from the source geometry automatically and exported. This feature is ideal for creating reusable styles and simplifying the creation of styles with sophisticated interrelationships between parts.
● Add padding to the start, end, top and bottom of arrays.
● Creating instances using RailClone Tools now copies user properties, object IDs and the wireframe color of the source object.
● Style Description to add instructions to to styles and their sharing and reuse even easier.
● Automatic box mapping of segments on multiple material channels
● Many style editor improvements to speed up creating styles, see release notes for the full list.



As usual, a Lite version of this release is freely available to download and use commercially, as well as release notes, both on iToo Software website. This release is part of the company’s ongoing program for 2015 which also includes the upcoming release of the new version of Forest Pack in Q3.

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Forest Pack Pro v4.3.0 beta for 3ds Max 9 - 2015

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel 3ds Max 2015, Artikel Environment, Artikel Forest Pack Pro, Artikel Itoo Software,

[ #3dsMax ]Itoo Software has announced that Forest Pack Pro v4.3.0 beta for 3ds Max 9 - 2015 is now available

>> See Also:Forest Pack Pro tutorial

Changes for v4.3.0 beta are:

- Adds new ForestLOD object to define levels of detail
- ForestLOD: visibility triggers by Distance to camera or Screen size
- ForestLOD: support for billboards and geometry
- ForestLOD: custom materials
- ForestLOD properties can be adjusted in Camera rollout
- Adds Areas->Limit by Surface Material ID
- Areas->Falloff Affect is split into Density and Scale values
- Forest Tools->Data exporter to XML files
- Adds General->Disable Pop-ups: turns off all suggestions and warning messages
- Geometry->Get Size from Library has been removed and enabled by default
- Geometry->Global Size parameters have been removed
- Geometry->Use Object Dimensions is replaced by local Scale parameter
- New Display->Proxy model: Arrow (non-symmetrical)
- Adds Display->Disable Object
- Forest Tools->Instantiate copies various properties from the source object
- Adds 16 new library presets: Gravel, including detail and large scale models
- Adds library materials for Corona Renderer
- Fixes an Exclude areas problem with Inverted Falloff Curves
- Fixes issues with Distribution->Diversity Map and UV Surfaces
- Fixes a rare problem related to missing Surfaces on load
- Fixes minor issues in MAXScript functions
- Fixes a potential crashing bug on Forest cloning
- Forest Color ignores status of Override checkbox when using Tint by Element
- Adds Undo support to Geometry->Copy/Paste operations

Download:

Download Forest Pack Pro v4.3.0 beta for 3ds Max 9 - 2015 demo version here. or buy for €200

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[ #3dsMax ]Itoo Software has announced that Forest Pack Pro v4.3.0 beta for 3ds Max 9 - 2015 is now available

>> See Also:Forest Pack Pro tutorial

Changes for v4.3.0 beta are:

- Adds new ForestLOD object to define levels of detail
- ForestLOD: visibility triggers by Distance to camera or Screen size
- ForestLOD: support for billboards and geometry
- ForestLOD: custom materials
- ForestLOD properties can be adjusted in Camera rollout
- Adds Areas->Limit by Surface Material ID
- Areas->Falloff Affect is split into Density and Scale values
- Forest Tools->Data exporter to XML files
- Adds General->Disable Pop-ups: turns off all suggestions and warning messages
- Geometry->Get Size from Library has been removed and enabled by default
- Geometry->Global Size parameters have been removed
- Geometry->Use Object Dimensions is replaced by local Scale parameter
- New Display->Proxy model: Arrow (non-symmetrical)
- Adds Display->Disable Object
- Forest Tools->Instantiate copies various properties from the source object
- Adds 16 new library presets: Gravel, including detail and large scale models
- Adds library materials for Corona Renderer
- Fixes an Exclude areas problem with Inverted Falloff Curves
- Fixes issues with Distribution->Diversity Map and UV Surfaces
- Fixes a rare problem related to missing Surfaces on load
- Fixes minor issues in MAXScript functions
- Fixes a potential crashing bug on Forest cloning
- Forest Color ignores status of Override checkbox when using Tint by Element
- Adds Undo support to Geometry->Copy/Paste operations

Download:

Download Forest Pack Pro v4.3.0 beta for 3ds Max 9 - 2015 demo version here. or buy for €200

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Forest Pack Pro 4.2.3 for 3ds Max 9 - 2015

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Environment, Artikel Forest Pack Pro, Artikel Itoo Software,

[ #3dsMax ]Itoo Software has announced that the Forest Pack Pro 4.2.3 for 3ds Max 9 - 2015 is now available

>> See Also: Forest Pack Pro tutorial

- Adds support for Max 2015
- Improved V-Ray render performance on many-core machines
- Improved viewport peformance using animation modes
- Forest Lite can now be collapsed to editable mesh
- Forest Tools->Delete now works properly

Download

Forest Pack Pro 4.2.3 for 3ds Max 9 - 2015 costs €190, you can download demo version here. Itoo Software is also offering a 25% discount on all of their products to registered attendees of the End User Event 2014 in Utrecht, Holland next week. Full details on the discount and downloads can be found on the Itoo Software EUE page.
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[ #3dsMax ]Itoo Software has announced that the Forest Pack Pro 4.2.3 for 3ds Max 9 - 2015 is now available

>> See Also: Forest Pack Pro tutorial

- Adds support for Max 2015
- Improved V-Ray render performance on many-core machines
- Improved viewport peformance using animation modes
- Forest Lite can now be collapsed to editable mesh
- Forest Tools->Delete now works properly

Download

Forest Pack Pro 4.2.3 for 3ds Max 9 - 2015 costs €190, you can download demo version here. Itoo Software is also offering a 25% discount on all of their products to registered attendees of the End User Event 2014 in Utrecht, Holland next week. Full details on the discount and downloads can be found on the Itoo Software EUE page.
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RailClone Pro 2.3.0 beta for 3ds Max 9 - 2015

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Itoo Software, Artikel Modeling, Artikel RailClone Pro,

[ #3dsMax #Modeling ]Itoo Software has announced RailClone Pro 2.3.0 beta for 3ds Max 9 - 2015 is now available

>> See Also: Creating Stairs with RailClone Pro 2

What's news

- Adds support for Max 2015
- Improved V-Ray render performance on many-core machines
- Random node can now use its own seed
- Adds 'Fixed Size' for Segment and Transform nodes
- Adds 'Evenly->Reverse' for all generators
- Adds 'Corner->Bevel Corner' for Linear Generator
- Display->Adaptative mode can now degrade to boxes or point-clouds (default value)
- Improved behaviour of 'A2S Generator->Evenly' segments in Free mode
- Fixes stability issues with Thea Render/Corona Render/V-Ray RT
- Fixes geometry issues with clipping area when scene units is meters
- Fixes a rare 'Display limit exceeded' error with scale mode
- Fixes geometry errors using bevels and negative Y segment offsets
- Fixes a crash with the Conditional operator using 'Material ID->Multiple of'
- Fixes geometry viewport/render differences when using high values in 'Segment->Transform'
- Fixes a crash turning on 'Generator->Reverse' without a spline assigned
- Fixes a bug that would change random values when editing a style
- 'Display->Render' settings are no longer ignored with certain render engines
- Fixes an error loading scenes saved on computers without RailClone installed
- Fixes a geometry error in A2S Generator using Spline Y and X Rotation
- Evenly rule now modifies type of line (Curve/Line) in the spline
- Arithmetic->Expression->XVertexAngle and XVertexAngle functions are no longer switched
- Fixes geometry errors using bevels on closed splines
- Materials now display properly in the viewport when assigning library styles
- Fixes the Style Editor disappearing on certain multi-monitor configurations
- Fixes 'A2S Generator->Clipping Area->Projection' being forced to Z with 'Extend X/Y Size to Area'

Download

RailClone Pro 2.3.0 beta for 3ds Max 9 - 2015 costs €190. A demo version can be found here.
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[ #3dsMax #Modeling ]Itoo Software has announced RailClone Pro 2.3.0 beta for 3ds Max 9 - 2015 is now available

>> See Also: Creating Stairs with RailClone Pro 2

What's news

- Adds support for Max 2015
- Improved V-Ray render performance on many-core machines
- Random node can now use its own seed
- Adds 'Fixed Size' for Segment and Transform nodes
- Adds 'Evenly->Reverse' for all generators
- Adds 'Corner->Bevel Corner' for Linear Generator
- Display->Adaptative mode can now degrade to boxes or point-clouds (default value)
- Improved behaviour of 'A2S Generator->Evenly' segments in Free mode
- Fixes stability issues with Thea Render/Corona Render/V-Ray RT
- Fixes geometry issues with clipping area when scene units is meters
- Fixes a rare 'Display limit exceeded' error with scale mode
- Fixes geometry errors using bevels and negative Y segment offsets
- Fixes a crash with the Conditional operator using 'Material ID->Multiple of'
- Fixes geometry viewport/render differences when using high values in 'Segment->Transform'
- Fixes a crash turning on 'Generator->Reverse' without a spline assigned
- Fixes a bug that would change random values when editing a style
- 'Display->Render' settings are no longer ignored with certain render engines
- Fixes an error loading scenes saved on computers without RailClone installed
- Fixes a geometry error in A2S Generator using Spline Y and X Rotation
- Evenly rule now modifies type of line (Curve/Line) in the spline
- Arithmetic->Expression->XVertexAngle and XVertexAngle functions are no longer switched
- Fixes geometry errors using bevels on closed splines
- Materials now display properly in the viewport when assigning library styles
- Fixes the Style Editor disappearing on certain multi-monitor configurations
- Fixes 'A2S Generator->Clipping Area->Projection' being forced to Z with 'Extend X/Y Size to Area'

Download

RailClone Pro 2.3.0 beta for 3ds Max 9 - 2015 costs €190. A demo version can be found here.
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Forest Pack Pro v4.2.2 Lite and Pro for 3ds Max 9-2014

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Corona, Artikel Environment, Artikel Forest Pack, Artikel Forest Pack Pro, Artikel Itoo Software, Artikel Modeling, Artikel Vray,
[ #3dsMax #Vray ]iToo Software has announced the release of Forest Pack 4.2 Lite and Pro version. This release includes support for VRay 3 final, support for Corona Render and a new set of over 30 meadow grass and flower presets

>> See Also: Forest Pack tutorial

Features are:

- Adds 'Meadow', a new library that includes over 30 wild grass and flower presets
- Adds support for V-Ray 3.0 final
- Adds support for Corona Alpha 6, including Forest Color
- Translation X/Y range can now be defined using min/max values
- Translation can now be controlled using maps
- Adds Transform->Probability map for translation, rotation and scale
- Adds a new 'Frame from Map' animation mode
- Diversity Map can now use its own texture independent of the Distribution Map
- Adds a new scattering algorithm for UV Surfaces
- Inverted falloff curves can now be simultaneously used with including and excluding areas
- In Custom Edit mode, stacked items are now placed on the highest surface
- 'Tree Editor->Add Items' mode is now set by default to 'Random'
- 'Material Optimizer' can now be applied to the material library
- Forest Tools now uses a more descriptive name for the generated items
- 2D Library items are now compatible with V-Ray 3
- Fixes a random crash when cloning Forest objects
- Fixes a crash in V-Ray when using billboards and camera motion blur
- Presets are now loaded as XRefs instead of being merged into the scene
- Fixes several issues in the Library Browser
- Custom Edit items are now properly positioned when rescaling scene units
- Fixes the look of 'Areas->Pick Models' dialog when resized
- Fixes a rare crash in Forest Color when modified from MAXScript
- 'VRay not compatible' message is now shown only once and no longer crashes Max

Forest Pack 4.2 Demo Reel

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Download Forest Pack Pro v4.2.2 Lite and Pro for 3ds Max 9-2014 Demo or buy with €190 here

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[ #3dsMax #Vray ]iToo Software has announced the release of Forest Pack 4.2 Lite and Pro version. This release includes support for VRay 3 final, support for Corona Render and a new set of over 30 meadow grass and flower presets

>> See Also: Forest Pack tutorial

Features are:

- Adds 'Meadow', a new library that includes over 30 wild grass and flower presets
- Adds support for V-Ray 3.0 final
- Adds support for Corona Alpha 6, including Forest Color
- Translation X/Y range can now be defined using min/max values
- Translation can now be controlled using maps
- Adds Transform->Probability map for translation, rotation and scale
- Adds a new 'Frame from Map' animation mode
- Diversity Map can now use its own texture independent of the Distribution Map
- Adds a new scattering algorithm for UV Surfaces
- Inverted falloff curves can now be simultaneously used with including and excluding areas
- In Custom Edit mode, stacked items are now placed on the highest surface
- 'Tree Editor->Add Items' mode is now set by default to 'Random'
- 'Material Optimizer' can now be applied to the material library
- Forest Tools now uses a more descriptive name for the generated items
- 2D Library items are now compatible with V-Ray 3
- Fixes a random crash when cloning Forest objects
- Fixes a crash in V-Ray when using billboards and camera motion blur
- Presets are now loaded as XRefs instead of being merged into the scene
- Fixes several issues in the Library Browser
- Custom Edit items are now properly positioned when rescaling scene units
- Fixes the look of 'Areas->Pick Models' dialog when resized
- Fixes a rare crash in Forest Color when modified from MAXScript
- 'VRay not compatible' message is now shown only once and no longer crashes Max

Forest Pack 4.2 Demo Reel

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Download Forest Pack Pro v4.2.2 Lite and Pro for 3ds Max 9-2014 Demo or buy with €190 here

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RailClone Pro v2.2.3 for 3ds Max 2009 - 2014

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Featured, Artikel Itoo Software, Artikel Modeling, Artikel RailClone Pro,
[ #3dsMax #Modeling ]
iToo Software has announced the release of RailClone 2.2. This release opens iToosoft´s parametric modelling software to a new wide range of applications, thanks to an extended style library including new groups like wooden fences, flooring, shelving and animatable escalators.

>> See Also: Creating Stairs with RailClone Pro 2

RailClone 2.2. also features all new operators, improved UVW mapping, count mode for generators,V-Ray 3, Thea Render compatibility and many other changes and fixes.

Changes are:

- Adds more than 75 new styles
- Library scheme has been reorganized to include new and future styles
- The array generator is now available in RailClone Lite
- Adds support for V-Ray 3.0 and Thea Render
- Adds a new parameter node: Random number
- Adds General->Stats information window
- Adds Segment->UV Mapping->Rotation
- A new default mode, Count, allows you to define a fixed number of segments
- Linear 1S Generator can now be built without a spline by setting X Size parameter
- Adds Style->Geometry->Free Object
- Adds up/down arrows to Base Objects/Parameters lists
- Style Editor now has icons and shortcuts for Enable, Disable, Expand and Collapse
- Renamed exported parameters of the Transform operator to match with Segment ones
- Fixes an error that would generate misaligned segments on render
- Fixes an error using geometric shader and mirrored segments
- Constant parameters are now affected by Geometry->Global scale
- Compose operator now works properly with Default->Scale mode
- Material Sequence operator no longer adds +1 to the ID value
- Segment->Flat Top/Bottom controls are no longer disabled if Bend is off
- Fixes alignment of initial segment when using Vertical or Stepped mode
- Fixes some arithmetic expressions being evaluated as integer values
- Fixes the Randomize operator with nested RC objects
- Fixes Region Clipping using nested splines on specific viewport aligments
- Fixes several bugs with Segment->Mapping
- Fixes alignment issues with certain Y Splines on arrays
- Fixes a potential crash on Max exit
- Fixes a crash when the Style Editor was closed with nodes selected
- Fixes a crash cloning Mirror nodes
- The length of Left Padding on empty segments is no longer doubled
- Fixes an error in Scale mode when using Bevels and Fillet Radius
- Fixes an alignment error when using Scale mode and Bevels


A Lite version of the software is freely available to download including now significantly improved functionality with the ability to create 2d arrays using a single A2S generator. Also available Release notes, and a demo reel, all on iToo Software’s website.
This release is part of the company´s developing program for 2014, which also includes the upcoming release of the new version of Forest Pack, to be launched in March.

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[ #3dsMax #Modeling ]
iToo Software has announced the release of RailClone 2.2. This release opens iToosoft´s parametric modelling software to a new wide range of applications, thanks to an extended style library including new groups like wooden fences, flooring, shelving and animatable escalators.

>> See Also: Creating Stairs with RailClone Pro 2

RailClone 2.2. also features all new operators, improved UVW mapping, count mode for generators,V-Ray 3, Thea Render compatibility and many other changes and fixes.

Changes are:

- Adds more than 75 new styles
- Library scheme has been reorganized to include new and future styles
- The array generator is now available in RailClone Lite
- Adds support for V-Ray 3.0 and Thea Render
- Adds a new parameter node: Random number
- Adds General->Stats information window
- Adds Segment->UV Mapping->Rotation
- A new default mode, Count, allows you to define a fixed number of segments
- Linear 1S Generator can now be built without a spline by setting X Size parameter
- Adds Style->Geometry->Free Object
- Adds up/down arrows to Base Objects/Parameters lists
- Style Editor now has icons and shortcuts for Enable, Disable, Expand and Collapse
- Renamed exported parameters of the Transform operator to match with Segment ones
- Fixes an error that would generate misaligned segments on render
- Fixes an error using geometric shader and mirrored segments
- Constant parameters are now affected by Geometry->Global scale
- Compose operator now works properly with Default->Scale mode
- Material Sequence operator no longer adds +1 to the ID value
- Segment->Flat Top/Bottom controls are no longer disabled if Bend is off
- Fixes alignment of initial segment when using Vertical or Stepped mode
- Fixes some arithmetic expressions being evaluated as integer values
- Fixes the Randomize operator with nested RC objects
- Fixes Region Clipping using nested splines on specific viewport aligments
- Fixes several bugs with Segment->Mapping
- Fixes alignment issues with certain Y Splines on arrays
- Fixes a potential crash on Max exit
- Fixes a crash when the Style Editor was closed with nodes selected
- Fixes a crash cloning Mirror nodes
- The length of Left Padding on empty segments is no longer doubled
- Fixes an error in Scale mode when using Bevels and Fillet Radius
- Fixes an alignment error when using Scale mode and Bevels


A Lite version of the software is freely available to download including now significantly improved functionality with the ability to create 2d arrays using a single A2S generator. Also available Release notes, and a demo reel, all on iToo Software’s website.
This release is part of the company´s developing program for 2014, which also includes the upcoming release of the new version of Forest Pack, to be launched in March.

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Forest Pack Pro 4.2.0 beta

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Environment, Artikel Featured, Artikel Forest Pack Pro, Artikel Itoo Software,
[ #3dsMax ]Itoo Software has announced its set of plugins for creating large extensions of trees and vegetation - Forest Pack Pro version 4.2.0 beta is now available

>> See Also: Creating Football Field with Forest Pack

New features are:

- Added support for V-Ray 3.0 final.
- Transform->Translation X/Y range is defined with min/max values.
- Added Transform->Translation Map.
- Added Transform->Probability map (for translation, rotation and scale).
When enabled, the map is taken as a probability value for the random range (black: no random, white: full random range)
- New Animation mode: "Frame from Map". Map is used to define the absolute frame within the Start/End range (black: Start, white: End).
- Diversity Map can use its own texture, regardless of the Distribution Map.
- Area parameters are imported from the Library Presets. If the active Forest object has splines assigned, they are reused.
- New scattering algorithm for UV Surfaces, which allow to deform the surface without changing the density of the distribution.
To preserve compatibility with old scenes, existing Forest objects use the old algorithm.
- In Custom Edit mode, items are placed in the highest surface when there are several of them stacked.
- "Material Optimizer" can be applied to the material library.
- Inverted fallof curves can be used at same time with including and excluding areas.
- "VRay not compatible" message is shown only one time and doesn't crash Max.
- Forest Tools uses a more descriptive name for the generated items.
- 2D Library items are compatible with VRay 3.
- Fixed: Presets are loaded as XRefs, instead merged in the scene.

Download

Registered customers of Forest Pack Pro can download the upgrade from here
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[ #3dsMax ]Itoo Software has announced its set of plugins for creating large extensions of trees and vegetation - Forest Pack Pro version 4.2.0 beta is now available

>> See Also: Creating Football Field with Forest Pack

New features are:

- Added support for V-Ray 3.0 final.
- Transform->Translation X/Y range is defined with min/max values.
- Added Transform->Translation Map.
- Added Transform->Probability map (for translation, rotation and scale).
When enabled, the map is taken as a probability value for the random range (black: no random, white: full random range)
- New Animation mode: "Frame from Map". Map is used to define the absolute frame within the Start/End range (black: Start, white: End).
- Diversity Map can use its own texture, regardless of the Distribution Map.
- Area parameters are imported from the Library Presets. If the active Forest object has splines assigned, they are reused.
- New scattering algorithm for UV Surfaces, which allow to deform the surface without changing the density of the distribution.
To preserve compatibility with old scenes, existing Forest objects use the old algorithm.
- In Custom Edit mode, items are placed in the highest surface when there are several of them stacked.
- "Material Optimizer" can be applied to the material library.
- Inverted fallof curves can be used at same time with including and excluding areas.
- "VRay not compatible" message is shown only one time and doesn't crash Max.
- Forest Tools uses a more descriptive name for the generated items.
- 2D Library items are compatible with VRay 3.
- Fixed: Presets are loaded as XRefs, instead merged in the scene.

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Registered customers of Forest Pack Pro can download the upgrade from here
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RailClone Pro 2.2.0 beta

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Itoo Software, Artikel RailClone, Artikel RailClone Pro,
Itoo Software has announced the Beta version of RailClone Pro 2.2.0 is now available

New features:

- New Parameter node: Random number.
- Added General->Stats information window.
- Added Segment->UV Mapping->Rotation.
- New Default mode: Count, allows to define a fixed number of segments.
- Linear 1S Generator can be built without a spline, setting X Size parameter.
- Added Style->Geometry->Free Object. When enabled, RailClone doesn't use the spline's position, only its shape.
Use it to move RC freely along the scene (without the spline), or to create instanced objects.
- Added up/down arrows to Base Objects/Parameters lists.e Objects/Parameters lists.

Fixes:

- Fixed error that would generate misaligned segments on render.
- Fixed error using geometric shader and mirrored segments.
- Constant parameters are affected by Geometry->Global scale.
- Fixed: Compose operator works properly with Default->Scale mode.
- Fixed: Material Sequence operator was adding +1 to the ID value.
- Fixed: Segment->Flat Top/Bottom controls are disabled if Bend is off.
- Fixed alignment of initial segment when using Vertical or Stepped mode.
- Fixed: some arithmetic expressions are evaluated as integer values.
- Fixed Randomize operator with nested RC objects.
- Fixed Region Clipping using nested splines on specific viewport aligments.

Download

Registered users of RailClone Pro can download the upgrade from here
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Itoo Software has announced the Beta version of RailClone Pro 2.2.0 is now available

New features:

- New Parameter node: Random number.
- Added General->Stats information window.
- Added Segment->UV Mapping->Rotation.
- New Default mode: Count, allows to define a fixed number of segments.
- Linear 1S Generator can be built without a spline, setting X Size parameter.
- Added Style->Geometry->Free Object. When enabled, RailClone doesn't use the spline's position, only its shape.
Use it to move RC freely along the scene (without the spline), or to create instanced objects.
- Added up/down arrows to Base Objects/Parameters lists.e Objects/Parameters lists.

Fixes:

- Fixed error that would generate misaligned segments on render.
- Fixed error using geometric shader and mirrored segments.
- Constant parameters are affected by Geometry->Global scale.
- Fixed: Compose operator works properly with Default->Scale mode.
- Fixed: Material Sequence operator was adding +1 to the ID value.
- Fixed: Segment->Flat Top/Bottom controls are disabled if Bend is off.
- Fixed alignment of initial segment when using Vertical or Stepped mode.
- Fixed: some arithmetic expressions are evaluated as integer values.
- Fixed Randomize operator with nested RC objects.
- Fixed Region Clipping using nested splines on specific viewport aligments.

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Registered users of RailClone Pro can download the upgrade from here
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Laubwerk Plants integration with Forest Pack 4

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Featured, Artikel Forest Pack, Artikel Itoo Software, Artikel Laubwerk, Artikel Laubwerk Plants, [ #3dsMax #ForestPack #Laubwerk ]
iToo Software has announced that Laubwerk Plants is now integration with Forest Pack 4 Users of popular Forest Pack will now be able to instantly create stunning CG forest scenes using Laubwerk's line of beautiful, render-ready 3D tree species.

>> See Also: iToo Software Forest Pack 4.1.2

This seamless integration of technology between the two companies will allow architects and CG artists to optimize their workflow, by allowing to grow lush forests inside their 3ds Max on a faster and easier way. Check out the video demo below:

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Demo versions are freely available to download at the Laubwerk Store (Plants Kit Freebie) and iToo Software’s website (Forest Pack Lite).

[ #3dsMax #ForestPack #Laubwerk ]
iToo Software has announced that Laubwerk Plants is now integration with Forest Pack 4 Users of popular Forest Pack will now be able to instantly create stunning CG forest scenes using Laubwerk's line of beautiful, render-ready 3D tree species.

>> See Also: iToo Software Forest Pack 4.1.2

This seamless integration of technology between the two companies will allow architects and CG artists to optimize their workflow, by allowing to grow lush forests inside their 3ds Max on a faster and easier way. Check out the video demo below:

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Demo versions are freely available to download at the Laubwerk Store (Plants Kit Freebie) and iToo Software’s website (Forest Pack Lite).

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Forest Pack Pro v4.1.4 for 3dsMax 9 - 2014

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Featured, Artikel Forest Pack Pro, Artikel Itoo Software,
Itoo Software has announced that Forest Pack Pro v4.1.4 for 3dsMax 9 - 2014 is now available

Forest Pack Pro v4.1.4 Features are:

- Adds support for V-Ray 3.05.03 beta
- Fixes a rendering error in Octane when there is no Custom Object assigned

Watch Forest Pack Pro Presentation with Jonny Allen - AAUGA Boston

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Forest Pack Pro costs €190, and you can Download demo version is available here

Itoo Software has announced that Forest Pack Pro v4.1.4 for 3dsMax 9 - 2014 is now available

Forest Pack Pro v4.1.4 Features are:

- Adds support for V-Ray 3.05.03 beta
- Fixes a rendering error in Octane when there is no Custom Object assigned

Watch Forest Pack Pro Presentation with Jonny Allen - AAUGA Boston

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Forest Pack Pro costs €190, and you can Download demo version is available here

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RailClone Pro 2.1.0 beta

Artikel 3ds Max, Artikel Featured, Artikel Itoo Software, Artikel Modeling, Artikel RailClone, Artikel RailClone Pro, Itoo Software announced beta 2.1 of its parametric modeling plugin. The new version provides better integration of its Style Editor, which is no longer a separate application and also adds a number of features. Highlights of the release include:

Style Editor changes

-Style Editor is now integrated within Max. Stay-on-top is not longer needed, all connection issues should be solved.
-Added Selector operator: selects a Segment according to an index.
-Added Transform operator: transform and modify properties a segment (alignment, padding, scale, etc.)
-Added expressions to Arithmetic operator.
-Added contextual creation menu (using right click->Add or dragging links).
-New subtype of Numeric parameter: Boolean (returns 0-1).
-Most of nodes can be turned off (clicking checkbox at right top corner when is selected, or by right click contextual menu). Each node has a specific behaviour when off.
-Generator->On field is not longer needed and has been removed.
-Alt+Click selects a node and its children.
-Added Ctrl+C / Ctrl+V shortcuts for Copy / Paste actions.
-Allowed zoom over 100%. Set zoom limit at Options->Preferences.
-Added Options->Preferences->Rename Segments when Reload (on/off).
-Added Options->Preferences->Show Warning Messages (on/off).
-Exported parameters are highlighted in red color.
-Improved undo/redo.

Other features and changes:

-New parameter: Style->Geometry->Simple Y Offset mode. RailClone uses a sophisticated algorithm to compute Y Offset paths, but it some cases it would not generate a correct result. We have included an alternative simpler mode that could solve these cases. Enable it if you get distorted geometry when using Y Offset.
-Added Adaptive mode for Generator->Rules->Default. Bevels are not allowed on this mode.
-Added Adaptive mode for Generator->Rules->Evenly.
-Added Vertical Top/Bottom for Segment->Stepped mode. It works similar to Flat Top/Bottom for Vertical mode.
-RailClone Tools sets Octane "Movable Proxy" property to the instanced items.
-Added support for V-Ray 3.0 beta.

Fixes:

- Fixed Conditional->Y Counter when usign Y Evenly.
- Fixed several geometry issues with Generator->Limit by ID.
- Array Generator using Free mode works correctly with negative Y Size values.
- Randomize Operator works properly with Start/End/Left Side/Right Side.
- Randomize->Percentage is limited to 0-100
- Fixed Y Offset issues with closed splines.
- Generator->Default->Scale handles correctly Composed segments.
- Fixed Y Sequence operator when used with Evenly/Corner
- Fixed bug with no-slice segments and paddings.

Library:

- Several presets has been fixed or improved (handrails, ducting)
via Itoosoftware and MU

Itoo Software announced beta 2.1 of its parametric modeling plugin. The new version provides better integration of its Style Editor, which is no longer a separate application and also adds a number of features. Highlights of the release include:

Style Editor changes

-Style Editor is now integrated within Max. Stay-on-top is not longer needed, all connection issues should be solved.
-Added Selector operator: selects a Segment according to an index.
-Added Transform operator: transform and modify properties a segment (alignment, padding, scale, etc.)
-Added expressions to Arithmetic operator.
-Added contextual creation menu (using right click->Add or dragging links).
-New subtype of Numeric parameter: Boolean (returns 0-1).
-Most of nodes can be turned off (clicking checkbox at right top corner when is selected, or by right click contextual menu). Each node has a specific behaviour when off.
-Generator->On field is not longer needed and has been removed.
-Alt+Click selects a node and its children.
-Added Ctrl+C / Ctrl+V shortcuts for Copy / Paste actions.
-Allowed zoom over 100%. Set zoom limit at Options->Preferences.
-Added Options->Preferences->Rename Segments when Reload (on/off).
-Added Options->Preferences->Show Warning Messages (on/off).
-Exported parameters are highlighted in red color.
-Improved undo/redo.

Other features and changes:

-New parameter: Style->Geometry->Simple Y Offset mode. RailClone uses a sophisticated algorithm to compute Y Offset paths, but it some cases it would not generate a correct result. We have included an alternative simpler mode that could solve these cases. Enable it if you get distorted geometry when using Y Offset.
-Added Adaptive mode for Generator->Rules->Default. Bevels are not allowed on this mode.
-Added Adaptive mode for Generator->Rules->Evenly.
-Added Vertical Top/Bottom for Segment->Stepped mode. It works similar to Flat Top/Bottom for Vertical mode.
-RailClone Tools sets Octane "Movable Proxy" property to the instanced items.
-Added support for V-Ray 3.0 beta.

Fixes:

- Fixed Conditional->Y Counter when usign Y Evenly.
- Fixed several geometry issues with Generator->Limit by ID.
- Array Generator using Free mode works correctly with negative Y Size values.
- Randomize Operator works properly with Start/End/Left Side/Right Side.
- Randomize->Percentage is limited to 0-100
- Fixed Y Offset issues with closed splines.
- Generator->Default->Scale handles correctly Composed segments.
- Fixed Y Sequence operator when used with Evenly/Corner
- Fixed bug with no-slice segments and paddings.

Library:

- Several presets has been fixed or improved (handrails, ducting)
via Itoosoftware and MU

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