MaxToC4D v3.0 is out

Press release 2016-07-22 09:12 article > Software

Transfer scene from 3DsMAX to C4D with 2 clicks.

Main features:

Fast make C4D library from 3DsMax models
Vray Support! Transfer 3DsMax scene even if they have vray materials or lights (if vray for 3DsMax installed)
Automatic transfer from 3DsMax Vray to Vray For C4D "similar" materials and settings. (Watch video)
Open models made for 3DsMax and send them to C4D
Use the powerfull 3DsMax modeling tools and instant transfer the scene to C4D with 2 clicks
Send scene from 3DsMax to C4D and from there its easier to integrate to After Effects CC - Live Integration
Big update to handle more complex scenes and adding support for more features and lot of fixes
Max Vray Proxy > C4D Instances support added
Smarter convertions based on scene analysis
New Interface with diferent export options
Easily change temp path from interface
Vray-Logo appearing in C4D won't show when exporting in default mode!
Faster C4D V-Ray material Import!
Added support to Proxy/Instances,IES lights, Mesh/Turbosmooth, etc
Vray 3.0, 3.20. 3.30. 3.40 support

More info on MaxToC4D site.

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