3ds max - RGB Image sequence ignores playback rate + holds frames before start frame even when loop is enabled

[HenrikBC]

I'm trying the Octane demo (OctaneRender_Demo_2026_2_for_3dsmax_v26.6.exe) for 3ds max 2026 and ran into some issues:

1. RGB Image sequence playback rate value is stuck at 1.0. I tried setting it to 0.5, 2.0, 3.0 - any value will pop back to 1.0 once I scrub the timeline. Demo limitation or random bug?
2. And when I set start frame to 50 and enable Loop, the first 50 frames are simply holding, instead of expected result of frames being wrapped around to start (animation on all frames). I can mitigate this by setting start frame to (minus full sequence length minus start frame I want), but feels a bit superfluous.

[paride4331]

Hi HenrikBC,
Could you please check the issue using this updated version of the demo?
https://render.otoy.com/plugindownloads/54/97/47/46/OctaneRender_Demo_2026_2_for_3dsmax_v26.7.exe
If the issue still persists, could you share a scene where it occurs so we can reproduce it?
Regards
Paride

[HenrikBC]

Just installed and tested with new version you linked. Same issues - playback rate ignored + start frame set to 50 will freeze frame 0-49 even when Loop is enabled.
Give me an email address and I'll send you a zipped max scene example.

[katarina8]

It's possible that the current demo or build of OctaneRender isn't fully stable with Autodesk 3ds Max. It's probably best to wait for a patch or ask the developer directly.

[paride4331]

Hi HenrikBC,
Send me a WeTransfer-like link in a private message (PM).
Regards
Paride

[paride4331]

Hi HenrikBC,
I’m not sure I completely got your issue, but I tested it and everything seems fine on my side.
Regards
Paride

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