Daily Builds 1.7

[Tanakov]

Material library could be really cool feature.
One thing, please add the option Real-World-Map-Size.
Please look at similar SIGER libs https://www.sigershop.eu/item/cmpp-max/

That is a good idea, or some tips on texture size/scale.

@Tanakov, the talk is about brand new Corona Material Library tool.

I seem to be unable to locate that tool, can you explain how can I activate it?

In the main 3ds Max menu choose Corona->Material Library

Thanks I wasnt aware of the new manu tab, thank you.

I hope the material library will be fully optional install.

(same would be great for LUTs).

The material library will be optional in full 1.7 release. It won't even be part of the installer package itself and will be automatically downloaded during the installation only when needed (but it will almost definitely be selected to install by default).

It's doable to do the same with both LUT and IES bundles. I was actually thinking about making all of them optional just a few days ago, but I don't see any benefit in doing so. Why would you want to install Corona without LUTs?

I can only imagine that he has his own libraries that he uses instead of those provided by others. Still having option to chose would be just nice.

[apjasko]

I hope the material library will be fully optional install.

(same would be great for LUTs).

The material library will be optional in full 1.7 release. It won't even be part of the installer package itself and will be automatically downloaded during the installation only when needed (but it will almost definitely be selected to install by default).

It's doable to do the same with both LUT and IES bundles. I was actually thinking about making all of them optional just a few days ago, but I don't see any benefit in doing so. Why would you want to install Corona without LUTs?

I'm sure I'm not alone, but I use my own collection of LUT's. And typically only in Photoshop. I do so much post work prior to applying a LUT it is rarely useful for me to use them from the VFB. When I do, I rarely (once every few months) use the provided LUTs. Honestly though the ones provided don't bother me, just offering some explanation why some would value the option to install these.

[shortcirkuit]

The interactive render now refreshes the render everytime i move the mouse.... does anyone else have this issue?

[Njen]

I'm sure I'm not alone, but I use my own collection of LUT's. And typically only in Photoshop. I do so much post work prior to applying a LUT it is rarely useful for me to use them from the VFB. When I do, I rarely (once every few months) use the provided LUTs. Honestly though the ones provided don't bother me, just offering some explanation why some would value the option to install these.

You are not alone, I never use LUTs in Corona, as I comp all of my renders through Nuke.

[amitshneor]

The interactive render now refreshes the render everytime i move the mouse.... does anyone else have this issue?

Same here, when used corona camera with
Dof enabled. IR refreshes on mouse movement.

[Ludvik Koutny]

I'd also vote for option to install LUTs optionally, in the same manner as material presets. Of course, I would still make the option to install both of these ON by default, so new users who don't know what they do yet won't miss out on it.

Specifically for LUTs, I would probably always include Dubcats trio of Photographic LUTs, regardless of if the LUT package is selected or not.

[snakebox]

I may be missing something, but can we add our own materials to the library right now? if so, how?

[Ondra]

I may be missing something, but can we add our own materials to the library right now? if so, how?

it is not possible now, but we want to make it happen in the future. Also stay tuned for the full release, we are currently scanning wood ;)

[rozpustelnik]

I may be missing something, but can we add our own materials to the library right now? if so, how?

it is not possible now, but we want to make it happen in the future. Also stay tuned for the full release, we are currently scanning wood ;)

Will it be seamlessly tileable?

[maru]

it looks more or less like this

[snakebox]

I may be missing something, but can we add our own materials to the library right now? if so, how?

it is not possible now, but we want to make it happen in the future. Also stay tuned for the full release, we are currently scanning wood ;)

That sounds cool an all, but if it's not possible to build project specific libraries, this feature seems super pointless to me.

[Noah45]

Yep, it's wood. :)

Basic customizable materials, complex and not. Drag and Drop? count me in, and give Corona Dev. some time....

[Juraj]

I may be missing something, but can we add our own materials to the library right now? if so, how?

it is not possible now, but we want to make it happen in the future. Also stay tuned for the full release, we are currently scanning wood ;)

That sounds cool an all, but if it's not possible to build project specific libraries, this feature seems super pointless to me.

These are just basic mats for beginners who asked for something to come with installer.

For anyone else, to actually manage a library, both Siger and Connecter are full-scale content managing libraries. Siger is bit more straightforward as it's made only for materials, but Connecter is really kick-ass in every aspect.
All the biggest pros out there already use it to manage materials as well.

[Noah45]

All this big pro needs is a simple way help me flow.

Siger beaut mats, needs Drag and drop

[Juraj]

All this big pro needs is a simple way help me flow.

Siger beaut mats, needs Drag and drop

Connecter ! :- )

(It cannot be stressed out how good that tool is. Drag&Drop HDRi,Textures,Models,Materials. And could even IES if Corona makes it droppable slot)