Hi relationship-developement,

This is difficult to tell from an image. I work from Project files. Those work or not. Images typically require lots of questions* and perhaps even more questions.

*Example (not that I ask for answers to that; I need a file): Is the scale matching the Simulation scale. Are the iterations (etc.) enough to handle it, the distance (Search Radius), and the collision Shapes. Have you tried to use simplified tires? What is the Draw Mode telling you? All of those questions can be avoided with a file.

I can take a look at it., but if you share a file (and it looks larger than 1MB, then please only use DropBox, Wetransfer, Apple, Adobe, or Google Cloud services. Please upload the file uncompressed (no zip and surely not rar). Also, share the URL as is, not shortened or in an HTML wrapper. Just paste in the text. Sorry for the long request text, but safety first.

All the best

Hi hurt-valuable,

Why not use PolyFX?

Please have a look at the example below. Place your image sequence in the material.

CV4_2025_drs_25_MGpx_01.c4d

Is this working for you?

All the best

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the reply. It sounds easy for you to decide then.

As a side note, if you need some versions back, keep an eye on this link.
https://www.maxon.net/en/downloads
All the best

Hi MV,

Yes, it would be great to set the object axis, define their freedom, and anything else is handled, with no upper limit of complexity.

Please allow me for anyone reading along to put the idea of comparing these apps in perspective. (Yes, I'm naturally biased here, no argument)

To compare Solid Works with Cinema 4D might have some problems. Given that it has no 6 axis IK toolset to begin with, going by search results, at least nothing that would allow for the required precision.

From my search, not all versions can handle 4 or 5 axes, and depending on the version you use, it costs 3 to 4 times more as a subscription per year. Whereas the Standard version can't provide that amount of axis. So, that brings the price point to four times. Sure, it is a completely different app. Hence, I presume they work great as a pipeline for these workflows.

The IK system in Cinema 4D is developed for character animation, and the few times that was not enough, going by the questions I have gotten over the past two decades, is slim.

If you need something like this and others request the same, perhaps at one point, something complex like 6+ axis IK and 3D support will show up.

Please Share Your Idea here:
https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center

I had to test the rig of course, with an endless Loop

https://projectfiles.maxon.net/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2025_PROJECTS_DRS/20250610_CV4_2025_drs_25_CAsd_11.c4d.zip

All the best

Thank you, MV, for the reply.

From experience, I know that will not fly. But as usual, I checked if some of the newer features support overcoming those limitations.

There is no 3D setup with many joints (2+) that allows for single or double-axis freedom only (meaning all other axes are locked).

The only example that I could suggest to come close (NOT MATCHING!) to the target is to split the IK and have either a shared Goal or Base.

Example.
CV4_2025_drs_25_CAra_01.c4d
I have no idea, nor have I seen, that this is possible with the IK Tag when a Robot arm precision is required.

Sorry

All the best

Hi _carsonjones,

I'm not aware of a shortcut solution or any workflow that would prevent the steps you mentioned.

You might voice your idea here ("Share Your Ideas")
https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center

All the best

Hi _carsonjones,

I have not installed them in a while, and only if I have a question if it works in a newer version. Which is not easy to answer, as I can't stress test each for a day or so. So, I try to see them as EOL.

Sorry for the delay, but I had to ask.

You can download and install these manually, but there is no support anymore, e.g., no updates as far as I got it.

If the Python source is Python v2, it might cause trouble.

Sorry, I have no better news.

All the best

Hi Dave,

I have not found a problem deleting older versions.

Keep in mind that some 3rd party plug-ins might have no update for future versions. If you need to open an older project that relies on those, you might be without luck.
If I run into those things, I take the App folder and zip it, and then I delete the original. Given the zip-compression works, that should provide some security. (Of course, keep the De/Compression app on file in the same way. I had compressed videos in archive segments, and those can't be read with newer versions.

There are even artists (The Meyers/Ae books) who suggested storing older computers to open up old projects, which I do with laptops. Typically, sometimes those are life savers.

Cheers

Hi MV,

Thanks for the file, I love having something to work with!

Here is the simplest way to animate this arm, as far as I can think about it. Anything simpler would be just a User Data mixer that controls the 6 axes, while the objects would be set up in a Hierarchy.

I hope this tiny IK setup drives most of the motion.

I have placed behind the "Circles" the Rotation parameter name (e.g., R.H) so you don't have to memorize it.

Additionally, when you set up Circles as a Group Parent, consider having the axis Z point in the arms' direction; it makes life easier. Joints are not mandatory in the Z direction, as most tools in Cinema, 4D, work with the assumption that Z is used.

I have animated the rig, but I also used the default position's Freeze option to quickly reset everything.

It is my firm belief that a proper arm aligns as much as possible on each axis, so when one arm higher in the hierarchy has to rotate to avoid perhaps an Euler problem, the Tool on the tip doesn't move in circles. I hope I found the sweet spot in this model as well.

Here is the file back.
https://projectfiles.maxon.net/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2025_PROJECTS_DRS/20250609_CV4_2025_drs_25_CAsd_03.c4d.zip

All the best

Hi Blake,

If an MRI slice works for you (excellent idea), then please check out this file if this goes along with your idea.

CV4_2025_drs_25_RSbf_01.c4d

All the best

Hi Blake,

Motion blur is based on the points of an object, and the points can move differently than the object axis, e.g., in character animation.

Boole creates new points and amount of points. Which destroys the idea of Motion Blur.

The Error message is
Warning: Object: "Placeholder" contains inconsistent topology. Deformation Blur output will be inconsistent.

In some cases, a merged Motion Vector pass will work in Post, but the chances are rare that it fits, or if so, how much work that might be to create all needed masks, etc.

Sorry to have no better solution.

My best wishes

The Error is from the c4d file, over 1MB*
*If the C4D file is above 1MB and can't be uploaded here as is, please use only DropBox, Google, WeTransfer, Adobe, or Apple Cloud services. Please upload the file as is, no rar or zip. Paste the URL as is (no tiny url or HTML wrapper). Sorry for the long instruction, but safety first. Yes, I will not touch anything else. But please note, I have no solution for Redshift changing point amount, etc., Motion Blur.

All the best

Hi MV,

Here is an upload link. I will leave it here for a short time.
(…)

I need only the model. No IK.

Cheers

Hi MarcusVirtus,

Find the three points/single parallel axis for the main arm and ignore the shapes of the arm. Try to see your previous model in it; perhaps it helps to imagine the green part mirrored as well to the right side.

These three points do not end in the head of the Lilac part. Use the horizontal axis of the red base part, then the one of the small blue part, and the goal is the "end" of the blue part. Anything else will distort the rotation.

I can't see an IK setup that goes from the base to the last part of the "tool" head.

This is all I can say based on images. Please note that I prefer always to get a project file*; images tell me only a little bit.

*If the C4D file is above 1MB and can't be uploaded here as is, please use only DropBox, Google, WeTransfer, Adobe, or Apple Cloud services. Please upload the file as is, no rar or zip. Paste the URL as is (no tiny url or HTML wrapper). Sorry for the long instruction, but safety first. Yes, I will not touch anything else.

Cheers

OFF TOPIC

You're welcome, MV

My best wishes

Hi eat-spot,

As mentioned before, please use this forum only for problems with site issues.

Like: "I can't access the Q&A forum." This will let the Admins know that you have a problem.
I can't see that kind of request from you.
If you have a Maxon-One subscription, you typically have access to the correct forum.

Please do not use this forum for Q&A questions.

Cheers

Hi Dutchbird,

The texture is empty if you don't put the file in the folder that I had sent previously (post #2). So it can find the tex folder.

Please have a look here:
CV4_2025_drs_25_RSls_21.c4d

Also, here, I do not send all-time textures again; you need to place the file into the folder from post #2, my first reply. If that is not in that folder, then you have to connect it manually.

I have no problems seeing the Bump effect in the viewport; even IPR is off. (M1 max)

Let me know how it goes.

All the best

Thank you, poem-expert,

Yes, many of the videos are on different YouTube sites, the same as on Cineversity.
https://www.youtube.com/c/MaxonTrainingTeam
https://www.youtube.com/c/MaxonVFX
https://www.youtube.com/c/Redgiant
https://www.youtube.com/c/PixologicZBrush
All Forger Videos are accessible from inside the application.

All the best

Hi Dutchbird,

This should work. Would you mind placing the file in the folder I have sent so it connects the footage?
CV4_2025_drs_25_RSls_11.c4d

This is the only way to have it loop endlessly, with no option to stop, but it works here on an M1 Max.
I have tested even the output of 3000 images. All fine here.

Cheers

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Hi MV,

Please open a new question in a new thread, otherwise it become hard to read through a single thread, especially if the initial problem is discussed further, and all becomes mixed up.

Collision Shapes are more advanced in the new System
https://help.maxon.net/c4d/2025/en-us/Default.htm#html/TRIGIDBODY-RIGIDBODY_PBD_COLLISION_GROUP.html#RIGIDBODY_PBD_COLLISION_SHAPES

Simulations, please have a look here:
https://www.youtube.com/@MaxonTrainingTeam/search?query=Simulation%20Cinema%204D

The amount of changes is huge, so I will not try, based on the idea that it would take hours if done well. I surely can give you a hint, go to the manual and check "what is new in" version:
https://help.maxon.net/c4d/2025/en-us/Default.htm#html/33010.html?TocPath=_____3
Check previous versions of the manual as well.
As you can see, it would perhaps fill a few pages only with the headlines. To explain what happens since, I would not even know where to start. I haven't touched R25 in years, except for the occasional question, which doesn't count as refreshing all knowledge of what R25 was.

Perhaps use this link:
https://cineversity.maxon.net/en/results?term=new%20in
Set perhaps the filter to Cinema 4D, or Redshift.

OR check out one of our YouTube channels:
https://www.youtube.com/@MaxonTrainingTeam/search?query=new%20in

If you have a specific field you work in and a more detailed question, I can take a look into it. Again, please in a new thread. Thank you.

Enjoy your Sunday

Thank you, Dutchbird, for your reply.

I have an M1max here as well, older but with 64GB RAM, which seems to be not that much these days anymore.

All the best