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Arnold rendering tips

Below are some tips, tricks, and recommendations for using RailClone with Arnold

Compatibility​

We only can make each RailClone update compatible with one Arnold version. When we compile a new version of the plugin, we always use the latest Arnold SDK available, therefore we recommend you use the latest Forest update from our website, and the latest MaxToA package available for your 3DS Max version. Please be aware that Autodesk doesn't provide MaxToA updates to all Max versions. In this case, you can search the latest MaxToA for your Max version in the archive

RailClone Color​

  • To use RailClone Color with Arnold, you will need to turn on Legacy 3ds Max Map support in Render Settings->System.

Geometry and Scene Setup​

  • Polygon Count: Handling fewer objects with more polygons is generally easier on the renderer than the opposite.

  • Scene Origin: Ensure your scene is not too far from the origin point, especially for models imported from other software like AutoCAD or Revit.