Max9-32 + 1.5r3 slow loading

[davidr]

We use BB2007sp2 on a renderfarm, and Max7 framebuffer open immediately and starts lightcache, but Max9-32 framebuffer takes up to 9min to open, then loads maps very slowly (3sec-3min), global light manager (what is that?) takes ~2-4min, then lightcache starts. Is this normal? Will R4 fix this? When is r4 coming? thanks.

[RErender]

Do you have a lot of 2d linework or very large bitmaps in your scene?

[davidr]

Do you have a lot of 2d linework or very large bitmaps in your scene?

No 2d linework, and maps are uncompressed .tif; 10 under 100k, 19 under 10MB, 7 under 20MB, 1 under 40MB, total 42 maps=205MB, incl. 1 HDR. These scenes go through quickly in Max7, it's only Max9 that exhibits this behaviour.

[nizzen]

RC4 will fix this

Sounds like a problem we have had also. RC4 fixes this. The 'transforming vertices' takes forever right?

[davidr]

Yup, but when is r4 coming out? Are you beta testing, or are you playing with the demo?

[DaForce]

It should be out... soon...ish haha

Yep RC4 does indeed fix the transforming vertices.

You could email Vlado and request a newer build, but you would need a good excuse as they are not just handed out "willy nilly"

[studioDIM]

You need over 3k useless posts :P

Lele

p.s.: it'a JOKE, btw

[DaForce]

only 3k... why thats so kind of you