From Corona 13, you can import a .vrscene file exported from Enscape into Corona for C4D and render it. Here’s how you can do this in simple steps:
Prerequisites:
- V-Ray for Cinema 4D must be installed - The .vrscene import functionality requires V-Ray to be installed on your system, even though you'll be rendering with Corona. V-Ray provides the necessary libraries to read .vrscene files.
Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Open Your Scene in Enscape
Open your project using your preferred CAD/BIM software (like Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, etc.) and launch Enscape from the toolbar.
2. Set Up the Scene in Enscape
Tweak your materials, lighting, and camera views inside Enscape until you're happy with the setup.
3. Export as V-Ray Scene
Click the “V-Ray Scene Export” button in the Enscape toolbar.
4. Select Views to Export
A window will pop up showing available camera views. Select the ones you want to export and click Export.
5. Confirm Warnings
A message might show up letting you know that render results in Corona may look slightly different due to engine differences. Click Continue.
6. Choose Export Folder
Pick a folder where you want your .vrscene files and assets to be saved.
7. Wait for Export to Finish
You’ll see a progress bar. Once it’s done, your .vrscene files will be in the folder you selected.
Import into Corona in C4D
8. Open Cinema 4D and Access the Corona Menu
In Cinema 4D, click on the Corona menu in the main menu bar. From the dropdown menu, click on Import vrscene.
9. Browse for the .vrscene File
The Import vrscene window will appear. Click the Browse button next to "Import file" and navigate to the .vrscene file you exported from Enscape.
10. Click Import
Click the Import button at the bottom of the dialog to start the import process.
11. Wait for Import to Complete
Cinema 4D will display a progress window showing "Importing VRScene...". Wait for this process to finish.
Final Result
Once it finishes, you’ll see your full Enscape scene inside C4D, ready to be rendered with Chaos Corona!
Notes
- Some materials or lighting may look slightly different because of the differences between Enscape and Corona.
See more:
Learn more about Enscape here: https://docs.chaos.com/category/enscape