The Settings.ini file is meant to be able to change certain render parameters after export. However, this file is ignored by the renderer. To test this, do the following: 1. Export a few frames of a scene with, for example, # of iterations = 150 and export resolution at 1280x720. Export option...More
A default Shadow Catcher is a good example. Looks like a glow map was part of it at some point during development. And it would emit with grayed out value. See the screenshot....More
This suggestion is being made in anticipation of more Iray parameters being supported. There are numerous Iray parameters not yet supported via the plug-in. Admittedly several of them are less likely to be modified by average users, or they might only be needed in rare situations, but they...More
At the END of a .mi file, there is an instance group ("instgroup") and the render command. The instgroup contains a list of instances, which in this case is a list of all the objects which will be rendered. It makes no sense for the camera to attempt to render itself. I have confirmed that...More
According to the iClone manual, LOD does change tessellation level of the object: "LOD Effect: It can gradually decrease the number of the faces presenting objects for LOD (Level of Detail) feature, which avoids the sudden changes of objects in 3D scene when the camera zooms in or out...More
On the Tonemapper Template menu, if you pick one, there is no obvious way to return it to the original default setting. I had to open a new project to discover that the default template is "dscs315," which appears a long way down the list, and a user would never guess that was the original...More
This behavior might affect the ability to tweak an mdl material and test it on the fly. An advanced user may be willing to frequently adjust parameters and settings within the given .mdl material source code and test the result. However, iClone would never refresh the material after the...More
1. While iClone glass made with opacity control produces correct see-through view in Iray, objects seen through Iray MDL glass materials appear to have an offset. 2. In addition if IBL and Sky have different images applied, then iClone glass would show the Sky in Iray, while MDL glass an...More
