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Is there a way to automatically convert IES lights from the FBX to Octane lights?

I'm dealing with hundreds and thousands of lights (architecture models) , so this would be very appreciated. I tried last time and it did not work, I had to place all the Octane lights individually.

It would probably be easy to write a 3ds Max script that does this, but I don't write code. Thanks!

Hi SamuelAB,
I would not know, the only idea in mind is to use a script converter something like that:
http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scrip ... yconvertor
and convert fbx to VRay; after converting to Octane, using the Octane converter tool in the Render Stetup tools tab.
Regards
Paride

You're saying that Octane converts Vray lights?

Hi SamuelAB,
Yes for sure.
Regards
Paride

Amazing Thank you!

Hi Paride,

I was not able to install the script. When I ran it, it did not convert anything or seem to react.

I find it weird that we need to go regular light > vray light > octane light. Wondering why Octane cannot simply convert regular lights.

Please let me know if there is a special way to install this plugin (I contacted the author, but it was last updated in 2012). any alternative route would be welcomed

Thanks!

Hi SamuelAB,
Octane, currently, converts vrayIES light but not photometric IES Light.
The workflow I could recommend is using V-ray converter.
Select your photometric IES Lights then:
Right mouse click> V-ray converter
When all photometric IES Light convert to vrayIES light then use Octane Coverter:
Render Set> Tools> Material Converter> Convert All
Regards
Paride