RailClone 7 Arrives to Make Life Easier (and Modeling Smarter) 🚀
Itoosoft has decided that 3D modelers have suffered enough and presents RailClone 7, the latest version of its flagship plugin for 3ds Max. This tool, which could be described as "Photoshop for parametric objects," allows you to create complex structures without having to carve every detail like a Renaissance sculptor. And the best part: now with more digital magic than ever.
Spline Operators Are Like Having a Modeling Workshop in One Click
The big novelty of this version is the Spline Operators, ten new nodes that turn splines (those lines we all draw crooked on the first try) into malleable elements like putty. Among their superpowers:
- Cut and paste shapes like cookies (Boolean node)
- Create realistic hanging cables (Catenary node)
- Adjust curves to irregular terrains (Conform node)
As the lead developer aptly says,
"If before it was like having scissors, now it's like having a Swiss army knife, a laser, and a team of plastic surgeons". And he's not exaggerating... much. ✨
Instant Preview and Files That Won't Give You a Headache
Now you can see changes in real time, which means less time waiting for test renders and more time for what's important: drinking coffee while the GPU suffers for you. Plus, the new file format is compatible between versions, so you won't have to play Russian roulette every time you open an old project.
For Those Who Want Results Without Effort (and Aren't Ashamed to Admit It)
The Pro version includes RailClone Systems, a collection of templates that will make architects cry with emotion:
- Facades that generate themselves
- Roofs that appear like magic
- Walkways that self-assemble
It's like having an intern team that never complains and always arrives on time. 🏗️
Optimized Rendering So Your GPU Doesn't Go on Strike
The technical improvements include lighter point cloud visualization, meaning your graphics card can breathe a sigh of relief (and maybe stop sounding like a plane taking off). Compatible with all major render engines, because at Itoosoft they know that in this business every artist has their favorite renderer... and their corresponding list of complaints.
And One Last Time: No, It's Not for Making Trains 🚂
Despite the name, RailClone is not a train simulator (although technically you could use it for that). It's like calling a laser scalpel "Hammer": the name doesn't do justice to its capabilities. But hey, at least it gives rise to easy jokes while you wait for your latest project to render. The best advice? Try it and discover how to do in minutes what used to take you hours... and then pretend it was always that easy. 😉