Hi black-internet,
Thanks for the file.
Please (not now but please next time) new topics in a new thread, making it easier to read and search. Thank you)
Here is your file back:
CV4_2025_drs_24_MGse_11.c4d
Please pace it in your project folder (texture access wise).
Displacement happens during render time when the clones have already been calculated.
I use the Displacer in the file below to provide the needed information before the render starts.
This needs to be a different object, as other wise the Displacer and the displacement would add their values.
All the best