LW2020 + Plugins

[Markc]

Try the flamethrower scene, that did all frames for me.

Maybe a brand new scene built in 2020 with TFD will give a different result?
It may not like old scenes pre 2020.

[next_n00b]

Try the flamethrower scene, that did all frames for me.

Maybe a brand new scene built in 2020 with TFD will give a different result?
It may not like old scenes pre 2020.

Flame thrower is OK.

[next_n00b]

Weird things going on with TFD. In the beginning, when I first tried TFD in lw2020 I got black VPR and F9 (with legacy volumetric=true). When I try now I think the same TFD scenes are not black anymore. Occasionally I see the simulation window with some random colors right below the window frame (one bright dot right above the "Frame" on the image, sometimes there are many in a horizontal line) and "Stop" button is off the frame.

[Markc]

I will have to try a new simulation.
All my TFD scenes are simulated and cached from way back, so I just point to the cache and render.

[Kryslin]

Re: Rhiggit issues - The data fields that the itemshapedata() lscript function returns have changed, going from 30 fields to 29. Hence, why comringencode() returns the error. I've let RH know about it, and the changes in how things are handled.

I've run into this with my BuildNullObjects script, and I'm testing a fix. The main problem being is maintaining compatibility with the old version. I'll be testing mine today between 11.6.3, 2015, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Given the way the setting an item shape in lscript is done, it's a non-trivial task to fix.

[Marander]

I've let RH know about it, and the changes in how things are handled.

Thanks for your analysis and contacting the dev!

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3rd Powers update:

Compatibility with LightWave 2020

We have released updates for all our products, which provide compatibility with LightWave 2020 by adding support for the changes.

[prometheus]

I saw your post on jawset forums John.
I have same issue with 10.13 and 1443.
Thought I would give it a go in 2020, but it bombs out immediately.

He seems to be concentrating on c4d......

Looks like it unfortunately for lw users.

[Ma3rk]

Thanks for your analysis and contacting the dev!

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3rd Powers update:

Compatibility with LightWave 2020

We have released updates for all our products, which provide compatibility with LightWave 2020 by adding support for the changes.

Ditto here as well for getting in touch with RH. Similar concerns re backward compatibility.

I only have two of the 3d Powers tools & both are working just fine in 2020.

[Markc]

RR Daz Mocap utility works, but is 'dog slow' in playback compared to 2015.....even on bounding box.

DP Lights have been updated for 2020.....
Thanks Denis

[Markc]

Is there any reason in LW render output, if you select multi-layer exr there are no options for color space or output.
On a related note, rendering out of exrTrader, in Fusion I get an error in the console: 'no frame buffer specified as pixel data destination' (don't get this error with the native LW exr file).

[Lightwolf]

On a related note, rendering out of exrTrader, in Fusion I get an error in the console: 'no frame buffer specified as pixel data destination' (don't get this error with the native LW exr file).

Luckily I've just been reading the thread, otherwise I'd probably never know.

Can you send me a sample file, even if it's an empty scene with the exrTrader settings? Also the version of Fusion would help.

Cheers,
Mike

[Markc]

Hey Mike thanks for quick response.
It was user error on my part.
I was loading exr then dragging to viewer before selecting any channels.

No errors if a channel is selected........

Fyi Fusion 9 Mac.

[Lightwolf]

Hey Mike thanks for quick response.
It was user error on my part.
I was loading exr then dragging to viewer before selecting any channels.

Dude, don't do this to me.

Cheers,
Mike

[Markc]

Mac users FYI:
TFD 1443 seems to work in Mojave, didn't activate it, but menu branches all loaded.
I found adding this version in HS no menu branches would load.

[gdkeast]

In Layout, OD Tools > 3D Coat App Link : seems to work. Tips: Be sure you connect paths, upon first use, to correct version of 3D Coat; be sure that you are opening up the correct version of 3D Coat when you are exporting from LW to 3DC.