Hi spring-statement,

Thanks for the file

Please have a look at the FBX file below.

I have selected one Cloner and then Object manager> Object> "Bake as Alembic". Then the other one.
Both selected with all child objects are then exported via FXB exporter while the selected option is checked.

Here is my result
https://projectfiles.maxon.net/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2025_PROJECTS_DRS/20250328_CV4_2025_drs_25_EXfx_01.fbx.zip

Is that working for you?

All the best

He solved it by subdividing the mesh, meaning the polygons got smaller.

Hi incident-impact,

Sorry, I can't change the inner workings of the render. My take would be that it could be fixed, but then all render times would increase. Again, this is my best guess here.

To get a second opinion, please check with tech support.
https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center

My best wishes for your weekend

Hi chemical-subject,

The image can have only 500 pixels vertically.

To use the Character Definition, one must understand that almost all motion transfers are based only on rotation. This seems to be excluded information in this video.

The key is to transfer the motion size-independently. If the position were included for each Joint, the target character would often "crumble".

The best way is to have the T-Poses as closely orientated as possible so all rotations are transferred with the greatest option to match.
That has been ignored in the video, and the resulting rotations created unwanted motions.

There is no one-size-fits-all fix for that, but to constrain something only with a position of one Joint-tip is questionable, as it might stretch the Joint.

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If you would like to fix something like that while using the origin position of parts of the joints, I would set up an IK solution for the two joints that define the motion, so the stretch is not forced, and the motion stays hopefully in a believable range. Again, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. This is a fix of a symptom, not of a source.

I have two files below; one showcases the problem when the T-Pose was ignored to set up properly, and the second file uses an IK setup to have the end of the joining chain meeting the same position without introducing stretched elements.

CV4_2025_drs_25_CAsl_01.c4d

CV4_2025_drs_25_CAsl_02.c4d

The Goal, can be a child of the Table, in your example, or just positioned there. (I do not have your file nor the image)

Enjoy your weekend

You're very welcome, vincent.hardy.

My best wishes for your project

Thanks for the kind feedback, comfort-sense.

I hope you find the exact setup and enjoy the exploration

My best wishes for your project

Hi Gloria,

Thanks for the file and understanding that I am trying to keep it safe here. I share a lot of files, and the security training I regularly get certainly contributes to my care.

Here is the way I would do it, as it follows the closest to the Helix cable.

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First, I aligned the ends of the Cable.

Then, I created two handles (see file). Each handle has three cubes; the parent can animate each handle if needed.
The Rigid Tag has the needed setting in the Force tab.

Between the two handles, I have set three Springs. Set Reset length is a key step for the initial setup.

All these cubes are set in Mass accordingly and connected in the Tracer. Connect Elements (no Vertices).

This allows the Spline Wrap to work as it should while holding the Cable ends in place.

The first file is not animated.
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CV4_2025_drs_25_SIhc_01.c4d

CV4_2025_drs_25_SIhc_02.c4d

Some elements are hidden in the Layers (manager) so you can see what is a key element for the animation

Let me know if that is working for you.
All the best

P.S. I have no idea if that works with your target aesthetic, but I wanted to share it anyway.

CV4_2025_drs_25_ANct_22.c4d

Hi anywhere-final,

Sorry about your trouble.

Please check with tech support.
https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center

All the best

Hi Gloria,

As mentioned above, the c4d file is expected, not compressed or altered in any way.

For security reasons, I have cleared that link.

You sent a variation of a Windows zip file, which I will not touch.


All the best