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[Max] Daily Builds / Re: Chaos Corona 13 for 3ds Max - Daily Builds Discussion

« on: 2024-11-01, 08:27:08 »

To be honest, I'm getting kinda sick of having this problem and asking this question, but here we go again:

How do I ensure the latest scatter is installed when I use the latest daily? It doesn't seem to install + update as expected.

From memory there is a manual install, but I cannot find the steps I must follow...

I can't even find information on which is the latest scatter release (to check if I have the latest installed or not, I only know do to lack of released features)

Please advise. Thanks!

Hi,

A new (daily) build of Corona does not necessarily mean a new build of Scatter.
In any case, the installer automatically "sees" if the Scatter version needs updating (if it comes with the installer) and does so. If not, the previous version is kept.
It used to be like this for quite long.

Please tell which version of Corona you are using and what is the reported version of scatter in 3ds Max > Scatter object > info menu, so we can check.

Hi, I'm using latest daily of Corona; Oct 23 - Scatter installed is: 6.0.27947+daily-2024-07-30, build timestamp: Jul 30 2024 08:30:15

Is this correct? I only ask as I'd like to use the new scattering options I've seen promoted around the place.

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[Max] Daily Builds / Re: Chaos Corona 13 for 3ds Max - Daily Builds Discussion

« on: 2024-10-31, 18:14:00 »

To be honest, I'm getting kinda sick of having this problem and asking this question, but here we go again:

How do I ensure the latest scatter is installed when I use the latest daily? It doesn't seem to install + update as expected.

From memory there is a manual install, but I cannot find the steps I must follow...

I can't even find information on which is the latest scatter release (to check if I have the latest installed or not, I only know do to lack of released features)

Please advise. Thanks!

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Gallery / Re: ZANZIBAR - Paje Beach Resort

« on: 2024-10-17, 13:40:09 »

Too much AI

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[Max] Daily Builds / Re: Chaos Corona 13 for 3ds Max - Daily Builds Discussion

« on: 2024-10-15, 13:58:12 »

Yeah, I'm experiencing this lag with IR too. I thought it was just from heavy scatters, but now I think not...

Windows 10. Max 2025.1 Threadripper 7970x

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[Max] I need help! / Re: 4k Cache - What's the latest? (2023/4 Update)

« on: 2024-10-14, 18:09:44 »

Can anyone please explain what the 'quality' setting does in 4k cache (animation, flicker-free)?

Ie; how will it affect my animation, render times, etc.

I can't find any info anywhere...

Thanks :)

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[Max] I need help! / Re: Corona Bitmap file open dialog not opening

« on: 2024-10-08, 16:06:17 »

@aaouviz - do you have the quiet mode / popup suppression enabled? If so, that wouldn't be a Corona daily build problem.

Ah! My bad. Yep, I did, temporarily until I was advised to not use this. I didn't connect the dots and understand this was the cause.

Apologies.

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Gallery / Re: Selected | Office CGIs

« on: 2024-10-05, 09:16:10 »

Just lovely! Well done.

And yes, that sofa is amazing. If you'd be willing to share more info (or even sell the model/technique) I'd be extremely appreciative.

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General CG Discussion / Re: 3DSMAX DISABLE "MISSING EXTERNAL FILES" ON LOAD

« on: 2024-10-04, 21:03:28 »

Ok fair call. I will stop using this then.

Anyone know if I can edit this script so it disables only the warning I want to suppress?

So Frood, your script only works when I manually choose to open in that quiet mode, right? (And must have max already open?)

That kinda defeats the purpose for me, unfortunately.

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[Max] I need help! / Corona Bitmap file open dialog not opening

« on: 2024-10-04, 17:09:43 »

Just updated to 2025.1 - I vaguely remember reading somewhere something about coronabitmap not working with this version? Am I correct?

I can't open the file load dialogue from corona bitmap node settings in SME.

I guess this is a known bug?

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General CG Discussion / Re: 3DSMAX DISABLE "MISSING EXTERNAL FILES" ON LOAD

« on: 2024-10-04, 13:48:34 »

I honestly cannot think of an important warning that I might miss. Any pro tips?

Can you explain about the script in the link (sorry, I'm not quite understanding that thread very well).

Does it only disable the MISSING EXTERNAL FILES pop up? Is it automatic or must I open a file with that menu dropdown option?

Cheers,

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General CG Discussion / Re: 3DSMAX DISABLE "MISSING EXTERNAL FILES" ON LOAD

« on: 2024-10-04, 11:21:21 »

Well, for future reference, I found the answer. It work's perfectly, just put it in the 3ds Max <version?\scripts\Startup folder:

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-suppress-Waning-dialogs-when-opening-a-scene-in-3ds-Max.html

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General CG Discussion / 3DSMAX DISABLE "MISSING EXTERNAL FILES" ON LOAD

« on: 2024-10-03, 21:34:23 »

Does this warning on the file load bother anyone else?

I really don't care about these missing files, and they're usual false positives anyway seeing as it doesn't like loading Corona pre-set materials for some reason.

Does anyone know of a friendly + easy way to globally disable this warning on the load?\

Thanks!

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[Max] Daily Builds / Re: Chaos Corona 13 for 3ds Max - Daily Builds Discussion

« on: 2024-10-03, 16:20:03 »

I hope that the Vray, Gaussian Splatting, and Firefly remover updates arrive soon in Corona.

BTW, where do I find an updated Corona Renderer Road Map?

I saw that Gaussian Splatting update too... Would be amazing!

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Gallery / Re: Cat'chen Living

« on: 2024-10-02, 17:42:52 »

VERY nice images.

Well done!

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[Max] Bug Reporting / Re: Crashing with Vray materials

« on: 2024-10-02, 16:26:59 »

Amazing that I missed this topic, I'm having a similar (if not same) problem. Only happens every 2nd SME load, or so.

New scene doesn't help, clearing SME doesn't help, corona conversion doesn't help.

I did experience this crash, so I installed vray (without activating a license, so is this perhaps related?). It seemed to help, but the problem returned with a vengeance a week or so later.

Nothing I do seems to fix it. It's extremely annoying. More info over on my other thread about it. https://forum.corona-renderer.com/index.php?topic=43624.0