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Hi everyone,
We’re facing a challenge with file linking in Cinema 4D & Corona Renderer while working remotely across multiple workstations. Our assets are stored on Google Drive, but we’re struggling with inconsistent file paths when opening scenes on different machines.
The Problem:
When a scene is created on one computer (e.g., PC A), it cannot find assets when opened on another computer (e.g., PC B) because the file paths differ.


Example of Different Paths:
PC A: Google Drive is installed on G:\, so the asset path is:
G:\Shared Drives\03_Projects\C4D\04_Chaos Cosmos\Packages\3D_Models\Vegetation\Paper_Birch_002_Spring_eab24e7f\eab24e7f_3dh_Paper_Birch_002_Spring.vrmesh


PC B: Google Drive is installed on E:\, so the asset path is:
E:\Google Drive\Shared Drives\03_Projects\C4D\04_Chaos Cosmos\Packages\3D_Models\Vegetation\Paper_Birch_002_Spring_eab24e7f\eab24e7f_3dh_Paper_Birch_002_Spring.vrmesh

The Question:
How can we standardise asset paths so the scene works across all computers without requiring manual relinking each time?
We’re particularly interested in how other remote teams have tackled this issue. What approaches have worked best for you? Are there any software- or hardware-based solutions you’ve found effective in ensuring seamless file access across multiple workstations?
Our current team consists of three people, with a planned expansion to five this year. We’re looking for a scalable solution that will prevent asset-linking issues as our team grows.
Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

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Hello fellow professionals,

I hope this message finds you well. Our visualisation studio is in the process of selecting a new workstation configuration specifically tailored for Cinema 4D and Chaos Corona rendering. We have received several offers from different suppliers, each with their own approach to optimising performance, reliability, and cost. Before making a final decision, we would greatly appreciate your insights and feedback on the following configuration.

Base Configuration:

   •   CPU: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X or Threadripper PRO 5975WX
   •   GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 or RTX 4080
   •   RAM: 256GB DDR5 (5200 MHz or 5600 MHz, ECC optional)
   •   Storage: Samsung 990 PRO or Kingston KC3000 SSDs
   •   Motherboard: ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI, Supermicro MBD-M12SWA-TF-B, or GIGABYTE TRX50 AERO D
   •   Cooling: Air cooling with options like ARCTIC Freezer 4U-M, Phanteks T30 Fans, Noctua CPU Cooler, or BeQuiet! Pure Wings, with the possibility of liquid cooling.

We plan to use three separate storage drives to optimise system performance, project management, and render efficiency:

   1.   System Drive (1TB SSD): For OS and software.
   2.   Work Data Drive (4TB SSD): For large project files.
   3.   Cache/Scratch Drive (1-2TB SSD): For temporary files and rendering cache.

Component Variants:

   •   CPU: Considering both Threadripper 7970X and Threadripper PRO 5975WX.
   •   GPU: Debating between RTX 4090 for maximum performance and RTX 4080 as a cost-effective alternative.
   •   RAM: Exploring options between 5200 MHz and 5600 MHz DDR5, with some configurations offering ECC.
   •   Storage: Deciding between Samsung 990 PRO and Kingston KC3000 for SSDs.
   •   Motherboard: Considering ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI, Supermicro MBD-M12SWA-TF-B, and GIGABYTE TRX50 AERO D.
   •   Cooling: Evaluating air cooling solutions with potential for liquid cooling if necessary.

Conclusion:

We aim to balance performance, stability, and budget, so any feedback on these configurations, or suggestions for potential improvements, would be highly appreciated. Your expertise could greatly assist us in making an informed decision.

Thank you in advance for your time and insights!

Best regards,
Ondrej Chudy
Founding Partner at TMD
www.tmd.studio

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