Cinema4D version 2022.1-XB0-(R1) (Experimental) 29.12.2021 Tweet

[aoktar]

Hi all,
This is the first experimental plugin build based on experimental 2022.1-XB0 SDK. Any feedback will be much appreciated. Enjoy it!
This is the SDK matching OctaneRender® 2022.1 XB 0.

As with all experimental builds, we advise to not use this release for production purposes. We are trying to, but we can't guarantee that scenes saved with this version will be compatible in future releases. Please note that because of the active development, there are several limitations outlined below.

Make sure to use a NVIDIA Studio driver with version at least 456.38 on Windows.


IN ANY CRASH CASE PLEASE DO THESE!!!
If you see CUDA errors follow 1,2,3,4.
1- Use NVIDIA STUDIO drivers, not Game Ready versions. If you have stability issues try different drivers, some of them could cause instability issues. Make a clean install while doing this to be sure previous files completely removed.
2- Check GPU frequency. Overclocking would cause instability issues
3- Check PSU. Insufficient power output would cause instability issues
4- Check the free amount of GPU's VRAM and system's RAM while working. Low VRAM will/may cause CUDA errors. Be aware of some generator objects will have different triangle count in Picture Viewer than Live Viewer. It’s like “editor/render” parameter. Just try to use the same value. Also try to optimize your scene for polygon count, even use smaller images. Try to use Octane texture nodes rather than using C4D texture/shaders.
Alternatively, use V4 and Out-of-core(OOC) function. Increase RAM for OOC and It should not exceed physical RAM amount. Check TDR value and increase if it's necessary.
5- If you see C4D crashes without CUDA errors, then send us bugreport.zip, screen-shots and video capture to show process and crash moment. Also please send us a sample scene in a format of C4D or ORBX to let us investigate and test it. Alternatively, try to delete/hide some objects/materials until crash gone away. If you find what's causing crashes, send us a sample scene to let us for investigating and bring a fix or solution.
Thanks for helping the development by your feedbacks! It’s impossible to quickly catch every case without user feedbacks! It’s the same procedure as other companies do like Maxon/etc...



WINDOWS ENTERPRISE BUILD (R15-25)
https://render.otoy.com/customerdownloa ... R1_win.rar

WINDOWS SUBSCRIPTION(Studio) BUILD (R15-25)
Not available yet!

WINDOWS DEMO BUILD (R15-25)
Not available yet!

Requirements:
-You'll need to update your Cinema 4D to latest versions(R16.050, R17.053, R18.057, R19.053, R20.057, R21.115, S22.118, R23.110, R24.111, R25.015). Otherwise, the plugin will not work and not appear in menus.
-Internet connection for activation, be sure that C4D and Octane will not be blocked by the firewall and any antivirus software.
-Nvidia drivers at least Nvidia Studio Drivers(minimum 456.38) and be careful with latest Game Ready drivers which can cause cuda errors. Stay with stable one for you.


ONLINE HELP MANUAL
Use embedded help buttons from Octane nodes and windows
or from link: https://docs.otoy.com/cinema4d/OctaneRe ... ema4D.html


Installation
First, remove all octane related stuff from plugins and the main folder of Cinema4D.

Extract all files to Cinema4D\plugins\c4dOctane directory.
Also, download manual.zip and extract to c4dOctane directory if it's not available in place.

There are a few files for each one is for different Cinema4D version. Remove all except the file is for your version.
Ex. if you have Cinema4D R18.0, keep only "c4dOctane-r18.cdl64" and delete c4dOctane-r17.cdl64, c4dOctane-r16.cdl64, c4dOctane-r15.cdl64, etc..

[Kalua]

Thank you, Aoktar!
Beautiful to see an experimental build this soon!
Had a bug with material preview right away with first interaction.
Regards,

[aoktar]

Thank you, Aoktar!
Beautiful to see an experimental build this soon!
Had a bug with material preview right away with first interaction.
Regards,

I haven't see this on my usages. Pls check it on different scenes and settings and report back with more specific info. Thanks!

[Kalua]

Thank you, Aoktar!
Beautiful to see an experimental build this soon!
Had a bug with material preview right away with first interaction.
Regards,

I haven't see this on my usages. Pls check it on different scenes and settings and report back with more specific info. Thanks!

Have just uploaded the .log to the post.

[aoktar]

Have just uploaded the .log to the post.

It doesn't give much ideas because it's a error on the renderer. You may try to change your drives and try without passes/denoiser/etc... Keep testing it and give feedback if still happens.

[Kalua]

Have just uploaded the .log to the post.

It doesn't give much ideas because it's a error on the renderer. You may try to change your drives and try without passes/denoiser/etc... Keep testing it and give feedback if still happens.

Yes.
Windows suggested me to restart the system.
All working great now!
Regards,

[Kalua]

Right after changing to Photon kernel, I had to restart the liveview window as it didn't update automatically.
Right after restarting the engine with photon I had this crash.
Regards,

EDIT: after restarting C4D, I started the kernel as Photon tracer... Liveview window is black, render won't start.

EDIT: Truth is: so far photon kernel works sometimes and won't start at all other times - Even on Stand alone XB0. I already reported in the forum.

[aoktar]

Well it's not a thing for plugin side. Send your scenes and I'll try it. Thanks

[Kalua]

Well it's not a thing for plugin side. Send your scenes and I'll try it. Thanks

Truth is: so far photon kernel works sometimes and won't start at all other times - Even on Stand alone XB0. I already reported in the forum.
I will send you the scene in PM.
Regards,

[eyeonestudio]

WoW... Thank You. Happy New Year!!