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

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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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[ #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

Download Railclone 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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RailClone 2.4 for 3ds Max

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

[ #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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RailClone Pro v2.4.0 beta for 3ds Max 9 - 2015

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

In the Snow by Alessandro Guida

[ #3dsMax #Modeling ] Itoo Software has announced the update of its 3DS Max plugin for parametric modeling tool - RailClone Pro v2.4.0 beta

>> See Also: Creating Stairs with RailClone Pro 2

Features and changes are:

- Adds UVW XForm operator
- Adds Export Attributes to allow export of numeric values from nodes

- Segment->Mapping now accepts multiple map channels
- Segment->Mapping, Material and UVW XForm operators work with all render engines and RailClone Tools
- Adds Generator->Limits->Padding (Start/End for Linear, Left/Right/Top/Bottom for Arrays)
- Adds two modes for Generator->Rules->Evenly: Distance and Count
- Improved conform to Surface for very large splines
- Conditional->Vertex can now be used with Default slot
- Display->Use Geometry Shader has been renamed to Use Instancing Engine
- Adds Generator->Cap Holes which is like the Max modifier but it keeps instancing capability
- RailClone Tools->Instantiate copies User Properties, Object ID and wireframe color
- Adds Segments selector to the Quad menu
- The installer now supports multiple Max versions
- Improved detection of hotspot for node wiring
- Style Editor can now be placed on the left side on multi-monitor configurations
- Clipboard file (rcclip.dat) is now stored in a temporary folder
- Adds creation context menu for wires dragged from Clipping Area slots
- Adds auto rename of Parameters and Base Objects on wiring
- Adds result of Arithmetic->Expression on edit dialog
- Wires can be now dragged directly over a node, connecting them to a default slot
- Dragging between nodes outputs now swaps their links
- Nodes with multiple inputs no longer keep empty slots after links deletion
- All nodes now have an On/Off exportable parameter
- Adds multiple wiring support, selecting several nodes of the same type and dragging
- Adds Segment->Right Menu->Clone Multiple
- All boolean parameters are now available for export
- Randomize->Presence and Sequence->Counter parameters are now available for export
- Fixes behaviour of Generator->Align to Path with Corner segments and closed splines
- Position of panels in Style Editor is now saved and restored properly
- Fixes a crash when modifying objects assigned to a segment (Max 2010 and older)
- Removed limits from Generator->Fillet Radius
- Vertex Color channel is now generated only when needed
- A2S Generator->Clipping->Rotation Z now works in local coordinates
- Segments are now updated when their referenced objects are converted to editable mesh
- Generator->Clipping now deletes isolated vertices
- Fixes a rare bug when using no Bend segments at Corners
- Fixes a rare bug with empty segments
- Fixes a problem when moving the cursor on viewports while rendering (V-Ray and Max 2015 only)
- Improved behaviour of Fixed Size with empty Segments
- Segment->Mapping is now aligned correctly when applying random scale
- Clipping Area is now properly updated when Generator is off
- Fixes a bug that disabled Start/End segments when using Base Object->Start/End limits

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In the Snow by Alessandro Guida

[ #3dsMax #Modeling ] Itoo Software has announced the update of its 3DS Max plugin for parametric modeling tool - RailClone Pro v2.4.0 beta

>> See Also: Creating Stairs with RailClone Pro 2

Features and changes are:

- Adds UVW XForm operator
- Adds Export Attributes to allow export of numeric values from nodes

- Segment->Mapping now accepts multiple map channels
- Segment->Mapping, Material and UVW XForm operators work with all render engines and RailClone Tools
- Adds Generator->Limits->Padding (Start/End for Linear, Left/Right/Top/Bottom for Arrays)
- Adds two modes for Generator->Rules->Evenly: Distance and Count
- Improved conform to Surface for very large splines
- Conditional->Vertex can now be used with Default slot
- Display->Use Geometry Shader has been renamed to Use Instancing Engine
- Adds Generator->Cap Holes which is like the Max modifier but it keeps instancing capability
- RailClone Tools->Instantiate copies User Properties, Object ID and wireframe color
- Adds Segments selector to the Quad menu
- The installer now supports multiple Max versions
- Improved detection of hotspot for node wiring
- Style Editor can now be placed on the left side on multi-monitor configurations
- Clipboard file (rcclip.dat) is now stored in a temporary folder
- Adds creation context menu for wires dragged from Clipping Area slots
- Adds auto rename of Parameters and Base Objects on wiring
- Adds result of Arithmetic->Expression on edit dialog
- Wires can be now dragged directly over a node, connecting them to a default slot
- Dragging between nodes outputs now swaps their links
- Nodes with multiple inputs no longer keep empty slots after links deletion
- All nodes now have an On/Off exportable parameter
- Adds multiple wiring support, selecting several nodes of the same type and dragging
- Adds Segment->Right Menu->Clone Multiple
- All boolean parameters are now available for export
- Randomize->Presence and Sequence->Counter parameters are now available for export
- Fixes behaviour of Generator->Align to Path with Corner segments and closed splines
- Position of panels in Style Editor is now saved and restored properly
- Fixes a crash when modifying objects assigned to a segment (Max 2010 and older)
- Removed limits from Generator->Fillet Radius
- Vertex Color channel is now generated only when needed
- A2S Generator->Clipping->Rotation Z now works in local coordinates
- Segments are now updated when their referenced objects are converted to editable mesh
- Generator->Clipping now deletes isolated vertices
- Fixes a rare bug when using no Bend segments at Corners
- Fixes a rare bug with empty segments
- Fixes a problem when moving the cursor on viewports while rendering (V-Ray and Max 2015 only)
- Improved behaviour of Fixed Size with empty Segments
- Segment->Mapping is now aligned correctly when applying random scale
- Clipping Area is now properly updated when Generator is off
- Fixes a bug that disabled Start/End segments when using Base Object->Start/End limits

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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.

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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.

Download

Registered users of RailClone Pro can download the upgrade from 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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