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

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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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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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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 2.3.0 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'

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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'

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RailClone Pro 2.3.0 beta for 3ds Max 9 - 2015 costs €190. A demo version can be found 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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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.

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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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