CINEVERSITY

Hi Mark,

Thank you for that. Doing that for a while now - Yes, I understand the time constrain. The idea of using a tool to create visuals for many purposes should be fun and easy, yet there is a certain amount of time spent dealing with technicalities.

As an artist, I know: Those things cost time, and if I may say so, Cinema 4D is designed to provide solid technology, while aiming to keep the time to become fluent with it those more conceptual items short.

As an educator, I try to provide Mental Models (ideally have those grow and connect, blended) or at least hope to activate existing models, which is not simple with text, as the dominant skill is visual. However, the dual coding of text and visuals (project files, for example) is a good option to keep what is learned (retention). In short, thanks for your lines above.

Enjoy the exploration and the final result!

Hi ASeifried,

You mixed Bulled and Simulation dynamics. That will not work.

I got your file, but after hours, so far, I can't find a simple solution. It is easy to think it is just a Lanyard, but the complexity might be beyond what the system can solve easily. Your setup has a badge that is on a hook, with a rotational connection, while freely moving in a short fabric loop, that is then connected to a "Lock" and then connected to a longer Lanyard. Each part pulls on the other, except for the start and end of the chain; each follows its own dynamic, while being pulled on from two sides with multiple axes of motion.

Here is my current exploration. Again, not happy with my results. Cloth stretches, hence I started with Rope first.
https://projectfiles.maxon.net/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2025_PROJECTS_DRS/20250916_CV4_2026_drs_25_SIlb_01.zip

I will explore some workarounds now.

Cheers

You're very welcome, MaverickMongoose.

If you find a problem, please mention it in a ticket, so it can be worked on.
https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center

Thanks for sharing your findings.

Cheers

All the best

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the reply, and you're very welcome.

This is good to know. I can't find an entry for this problem, or perhaps I searched not well enough.

Either way, I'm glad there is awareness and progress.

Have a great weekend.

Great, thank you, MaverickMongoose, for your reply!

I'm glad this works for your project!

Enjoy!

Thank you, Dutchbird,

There is a vast number of things that can be customized directly or in cobination, and I'm not aware what will survive and what not. How stable the app is after loading old files in, I can't tell.
I hope you have no problems.

My best wishes

Thank you very much, Balakay612!

Yes, first of all, thanks for providing an image, and for understanding that the variety of the sources creating the problem can be rather large. Not that I know all the answers, who does (?), but I'm aware that each problem has that individual mix.

I try to avoid exposing you to a guessing marathon, which can go on forever with no results, perhaps.

My best wishes for your project

Hi Dutchbird,

With the introduction of the Preset System, the "Set as Default" for a single parameter was gone.

Setting a Preset requires a step to set a desired state. Hence, there is zero advantage compared to setting the parameter manually and directly, given it is a pull-down menu entry. (Parameters are a little bit less work with it

My suggestion, please support he re-introduction of the Set as Default (Single parameter) with an input to the "Share Your Idea"
https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center

I have done it, but it needs more "votes".

Thank you

Hi spot-target,

Here is a 2026.0 file. I use the RS Render View and move the time slider.
CV4_2026_drs_25_RScl_01.c4d

Screenshot 2025-09-13 at 10.53.52 AM.jpg

I assume you have explored this already, but for anyone reading along:
https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Default.htm#html/ORSCLOUD.html#40e709fe906e491c815b0c1a6d8090ed

Enjoy your weekend