Tired of using fixed, difficult to modify, and time-consuming manual labor to edit assets? Want to make it easier to create intelligent parameterized objects that are easy to update, that can be used and reused time and time again, but require minimal time investment?
The artist friendly parametric modeling and spline cloning plugin for RailClone -3ds Max is fast, efficient, and easy to learn.
RailClone is different from any other tool on the market. Simply assemble and repeat existing geometry using a set of easily defined rules to create objects. If you can model in Max, you can use RailClone to create process objects
Choose from hundreds of built-in presets, adjust existing objects by adding your own geometry, and even create your own objects from scratch using RailClone's easy to understand VisualEditor
Learning RAILCLONE is as simple as 1-2-3
1- Basic objects
RailClone does not construct objects from scratch, but works by assembling and repeating existing geometry along the path. To achieve this, it requires two things - the spline curve of the path, and of course, some modular geometric shapes.
2- Rule Generator
Imagine explaining to the manufacturer how to build this bus shelter, and you might say, "Place a glass panel at the beginning and end, add mullions at 2-meter intervals, and fill between the roof and glass. If you understand this, you understand RailClone.
3- Modifiers
Like Max, RailClone also has its own modifiers, called operators, for manipulating geometry. You can group projects, create patterns, randomize transformations, UV and material IDs, create conditional relationships, and more.
Making Smart Assets Work Easily
Bake RailClone objects to the proxy cache without breaking instantiation or losing access to advanced features. Caching can be stored in a scene or exported to a separate file to minimize file bloating and make it easy to reuse.
- Assign light sources and virtual hard drives
Distribute non geometric objects, including light sources and VDB volume blocks. Combine them with blended style geometric shapes, and even use RailClone colors with light tones to create random variations.
Pre synthesize objects into standard Max groups and use them as segments for geometric objects, non geometric objects such as light sources and VDBs, or any combination of both.
Add easy-to-use gizmos through the RC spline modifier to control the tilt angle of geometry at any point along the spline curve. By simply rotating the markers, the geometry will twist, rotate, and smoothly deform to match.
Distributing geometric shapes at regular intervals along a spline curve provides more control than ever before. Force the use of odd intervals, even numbers, or only the original pattern, where the numbers are determined by best fit.
Make it easier for users to select geometry, change materials, turn elements on and off, or use easily understandable text based drop-down lists to control almost any attribute of the shape, which uses numerical input.
Use the latest version of Autodesk's built-in rendering engine, as well as the latest versions of V-Ray, Corona, and Redshift.
- Using tag data to control the generator
When using the 'Extend X/Y Size to Region' mode, use tags to control many generator parameters. If multiple markers are found on the spline, the value is obtained from the first marker found.
Translate or rotate nested generators or composite objects outside the boundary of the cutting area, while still retaining all line segments. Perfect for creating over 100 random hinges or sliding doors and windows.
major function
With RailClone, your creativity is unlimited. Unlike other scripts and plugins designed for single type models, in RailClone, you can create almost anything.
RailClone uses an easy to understand visual style editor to create complex structures. Unlike other tools, there is absolutely no need for programming knowledge.
RailClone is fully multithreaded and highly optimized for speed. This, combined with efficient viewport display modes and powerful instantiation, means that you can create and render large objects composed of thousands of highly detailed parts.
RailClone assembles, transforms, slices, and deforms geometry to create seamless objects. Just set some rules and the object will automatically be built for you, even on curved paths!
Let RailClone think for you through advanced algorithms to deform geometric shapes to follow sloping paths and surfaces. Sloping and uneven walls, stairs, handrails, railings, and stepped fences are no longer a drudgery created in 3ds Max.
RailClone Pro has nearly 400 predefined styles, including fences, railings, obstacles, traffic, walls, and more. The library browser is fully customizable, allowing you to add new categories and models and share them with colleagues
