Line Connection for Cinema 4D
  • Jason HillierJason Hillier
    Hi.. would this work on nulls created by the camera tracker, just as well as it would do with objects?

    Thanks

    J
  • liu ranliu ran
    Jason Hillier said:
    Hi.. would this work on nulls created by the camera tracker, just as well as it would do with objects?

    Thanks

    J
    Hi J..it can work on nulls .and include the nulls created by camera tracker.
  • James PageauJames Pageau
    Can it iterate through objects created with the MoGraph Cloner?   Will it keep connections on objects that are moving?

  • liu ranliu ran
    James Pageau said:
    Can it iterate through objects created with the MoGraph Cloner?   Will it keep connections on objects that are moving?

    sorry,it can not iterate through objects in the mograph cloner.but it can keep connections on objects that are moving .I example tutorial "global connection " I made the clone object editable.
  • James ScottJames Scott
    I just purchased Line Connection and am really enjoying it. Is it possible to use my own materials in place of the Spline Material, and if so, how would I do that?

    Thanks
  • liu ranliu ran
    James Scott said:
    I just purchased Line Connection and am really enjoying it. Is it possible to use my own materials in place of the Spline Material, and if so, how would I do that?

    Thanks
    1. I advise you not to touch it. 2. If have to do that.Find the Layer Manager,make the invisiblelayer visible,then you can find a material called Sweep_Mat.you can edit it .Be careful. 3. if you use other render engine.In layer Manager, you can see a layer named splinelayer ,make it visible and unlocked. You can see that there are many empty objects under All_Con_Point and sweep objects under empty objects. 3. You can add your own material to the end of the sweep objects' tags. 4.In addition ,I recommand you to render the lines alone as a layer in standard render.and composite it in aftereffect or other composition softwares.
  • James ScottJames Scott
    liu ran said:
    James Scott said:
    I just purchased Line Connection and am really enjoying it. Is it possible to use my own materials in place of the Spline Material, and if so, how would I do that?

    Thanks
    1. I advise you not to touch it. 2. If have to do that.Find the Layer Manager,make the invisiblelayer visible,then you can find a material called Sweep_Mat.you can edit it .Be careful. 3. if you use other render engine.In layer Manager, you can see a layer named splinelayer ,make it visible and unlocked. You can see that there are many empty objects under All_Con_Point and sweep objects under empty objects. 3. You can add your own material to the end of the sweep objects' tags. 4.In addition ,I recommand you to render the lines alone as a layer in standard render.and composite it in aftereffect or other composition softwares.
    Thanks Liu.
  • Denis BenderDenis Bender
    Some advice for Octane users: The texture tag of the hidden material "Sweep_alpha_Mat" on the sweeps should be set as uvw-mapping not spherical. That way you can convert the hidden materials to Octane Render, but do NOT delete the original materials.
    It should be created by the plugin in generel as uvw-mapping, as it makes no difference for the native renderers, but for third party renderers it does.
  • Hajime KuriharaHajime Kurihara
    How is R21 compatibility coming along?
  • basem alideebbasem alideeb
    Can you please upgrade it to R21 

    I really need it to work on R21 
  • Arthur BersenevArthur Bersenev
    Dear Liu Ran

    Please help me, i would like to know how can i set up line connection for cinema 4d plugin so that i would be able to render more than 5000 connections using this plugin. In other words i dont need to make video using this plugin, i just want to setup this plugin to render 1 frame high resolution image. Is there a way to setup this plugin so that PC would be able to connect more than 5000 connections, because i think that the reason why PC is not cable of making more connections is because of the setup of the plugin as it is constructed to make videos. Please help.
  • liu ranliu ran
    Denis Bender said:
    Some advice for Octane users: The texture tag of the hidden material "Sweep_alpha_Mat" on the sweeps should be set as uvw-mapping not spherical. That way you can convert the hidden materials to Octane Render, but do NOT delete the original materials.
    It should be created by the plugin in generel as uvw-mapping, as it makes no difference for the native renderers, but for third party renderers it does.
    I'm glad you've settled it. Since C4D has many render plug-ins, the material mechanism of each plug-in is different, and the render plug-ins updates quickly. Therefore, it is unwise for each render plug-in to make a corresponding material. So I still suggest that we use the method of layer rendering and post-composition to deal with it. Thank you! Please leave a message if you still have any questions!
  • liu ranliu ran
    Hajime Kurihara said:
    How is R21 compatibility coming along?
    yes ,I'm working on updating now,it will come along soon!
  • liu ranliu ran
    basem alideeb said:
    Can you please upgrade it to R21 

    I really need it to work on R21 
    Yes, I am doing this job, but I spent a lot more time last month because of some bugs in R21.
  • liu ranliu ran
    Hajime Kurihara said:
    How is R21 compatibility coming along?
    The version adapted to R21 has been updated.Enjoy it!
  • liu ranliu ran
    basem alideeb said:
    Can you please upgrade it to R21 

    I really need it to work on R21 
    The plugin has updated to R21.Enjoy it!
  • basem alideebbasem alideeb
    Yes, Now it works fine
    Thank you so much :)
  • Hajime KuriharaHajime Kurihara
    Thank you update!!
  • Bob BlaksteenBob Blaksteen
    When I try to connect two spheres, the line-controller is put way way out and I have to align it manually. Why does it do this? Shouldn't the line be straight between two object automatically?

    And if I push undo pretty much all the lines disappear and I only see the points from where the lines should be?

    Not completely satisfied with this..
  • Lloyd AlvarezLloyd Alvarez
    Bob Blaksteen said:
    When I try to connect two spheres, the line-controller is put way way out and I have to align it manually. Why does it do this? Shouldn't the line be straight between two object automatically?

    And if I push undo pretty much all the lines disappear and I only see the points from where the lines should be?

    Not completely satisfied with this..
    Please open a support ticket for assistance: https://aescripts.com/contact/
  • Robin HamiltonRobin Hamilton
    Can this plugin be used to generate splines? I'd like use it to connect a bunch of objects but then use my own particle/cloner effects to travel along generated splines. Is this possible?
  • Eduards SoldatovsEduards Soldatovs
    Does this plugin work on broadcast r20 version or only studio?
  • Dylan WynneDylan Wynne
    Hi there, will this be updated for r23? thanks, Dylan.
  • liu ranliu ran
    Dylan Wynne said:
    Hi there, will this be updated for r23? thanks, Dylan.
    yeah，LC1.4 now can be used in r19 up to r23
  • liu ranliu ran
    Robin Hamilton said:
    Can this plugin be used to generate splines? I'd like use it to connect a bunch of objects but then use my own particle/cloner effects to travel along generated splines. Is this possible?
    yes ,it generate splines and sweep it with a circle to render.so ,sure you can use the splines it generated
  • Ran LeviRan Levi
    is it possible to fade out the lines like in Trip path in after effects?
    so lets say the line went from point A to B, i want it to dissolve now with the dissolve starting gradually from A to B
  • Richard BrownRichard Brown
    How do I add a custom material to it?
  • Kid KyoteKid Kyote
    not working in C4d R23
  • James CowenJames Cowen
    says its compatible with S22 but no matter where i install it, Maxon > plugins or Maxon > prefs plugins - it does not show up under the Extensions (formerly Plugins) menu.

    Anyone able to get this working?
  • liu ranliu ran
    Ran Levi said:
    is it possible to fade out the lines like in Trip path in after effects?
    so lets say the line went from point A to B, i want it to dissolve now with the dissolve starting gradually from A to B
    sorry，no this function now。
  • liu ranliu ran
    Richard Brown said:
    How do I add a custom material to it?
    yes ，the materials are hiden in the layers panel, you can unlock and see them
  • liu ranliu ran
    T.J. ODonnell said:
    not working in C4d R23
    my version r23.008 it works fine ,no bugs ,maybe you can try the play button ,lines can come out
  • liu ranliu ran
    James Cowen said:
    says its compatible with S22 but no matter where i install it, Maxon > plugins or Maxon > prefs plugins - it does not show up under the Extensions (formerly Plugins) menu.

    Anyone able to get this working?
    make sure you put the "line-connection-1.4"folder in "plugins" folder,then other two "line_connection_order"and "line_connection_random" in it . if still not work,tell me your s22 version number
  • Nicholas PuertollanoNicholas Puertollano
    This is great!  A little bug on a Mac and R23.  If I used the handles to manipulate the position the "tube" disappears.  But working on the numerical XYZ Coordinates window has no issues. 

    Feature request:  It would be great if there is a way to taper the ends of the lines.  

    Thanks again.
    -nico 
  • jesse holdenjesse holden
    Any update for R25? Wanted to check before purchase
  • liu ranliu ran
    jesse holden said:
    Any update for R25? Wanted to check before purchase
    new version 1.5 updated for R25
  • snoop dogsnoop dog
    Is there a fix for the undo bug? when i undo all lines desapear. only left with the null. cheers 
  • snoop dogsnoop dog

    snoop dog said:
    Is there a fix for the undo bug? when i undo all lines desapear. only left with the null. cheers 
    There is no such thing as this bug. I just realize when you ctrl z after position on null the animation updates and you are at the starting frame of the animation. just play and you will see the lines 
  • Stivens LuyoStivens Luyo
    Hi, can I increase the Dash density to more than "10" I would prefer all the dashes in my graphic to be consistent? Right now, the dash density varies with the length of the lines.  The longer the lines the different the dash density is.  I am running Cinema4D R23.  Thanks.
  • jesse holdenjesse holden
    Will this get updated for S26? Thanks!
  • Dylan WilburDylan Wilbur
    Would this with mograph selections as the objects that will be connected?
  • Ricardo TorresRicardo Torres
    Hello, does this plugin work with C4D 2023?
  • Lloyd AlvarezLloyd Alvarez
    If you have a technical or customer support issue, please open a support ticket.
  • Aaron WongAaron Wong
    Thank you so much for the Line Connection Plugin!
    I am very grateful for this amazing tool that you have created. I hope that in the future, it will be possible to support the new versions of Cinema4D and provide more exciting features. Keep up the great work!
  • Lloyd AlvarezLloyd Alvarez
    Aaron Wong said:
    Thank you so much for the Line Connection Plugin!
    I am very grateful for this amazing tool that you have created. I hope that in the future, it will be possible to support the new versions of Cinema4D and provide more exciting features. Keep up the great work!
    If you have a technical or customer support issue, please open a support ticket.
  • Stanley SegalStanley Segal
    This plugin is very helpful. How do I control and change the ripple speed? I would like to slow it down. I know how to change the line animation and speed, but the Ripple doesn't seem to have any options to change the speed. Thanks!
  • Lloyd AlvarezLloyd Alvarez
    Stanley Segal said:
    This plugin is very helpful. How do I control and change the ripple speed? I would like to slow it down. I know how to change the line animation and speed, but the Ripple doesn't seem to have any options to change the speed. Thanks!
    If you have a technical or customer support issue, please open a support ticket.
  • Roman MartynovRoman Martynov
    Hi! How can I connect lines like on your third screenshot? (one point connected with a lot points from the centere). Should I choose step-by-step all of the points or I can somehow choose the start point< then 10-20-50 points and they will connect?
  • hayano hiroshihayano hiroshi

    2questions.

    1.How do I control and change the ripple speed?

    2.Does this work for octane render? I have been using c4d R19. Thanks.
  • liu ranliu ran
    hayano hiroshi said:

    2questions.

    1.How do I control and change the ripple speed?

    2.Does this work for octane render? I have been using c4d R19. Thanks.
    1.Open the visualization of Invisiblelayer in the layer manager and unlock it. You can see a number of objects named Disc and Disc.1 in the Timeline dopesheet. By selecting the keyframes of these objects at the same time and scaling them, you can adjust the speed of ripple.
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