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.
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.
RC4 will fix this
Sounds like a problem we have had also. RC4 fixes this. The ‘transforming vertices’ takes forever right?
Yup, but when is r4 coming out? Are you beta testing, or are you playing with the demo?
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” :lol:
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You need over 3k useless posts 
Lele
p.s.: it’a JOKE, btw 
only 3k… why thats so kind of you :twisted: