You're very welcome, table-state.

I'm glad you like it.

Thanks for the kind words.

Cheers

Thank you very much for the reply, table-state.

Yes, since I write in a forum, every answer is always a little bit broader than one might need. Hence my question with the CSTO.

I find modeling very relaxing and fun. Hence, I checked if I could get away with a 1/24th (+ a little bit) of the model and use the volume to reduce the Voxel amount drastically. Then remesh it and use the Symmetry object. But I'm not convinced that this works like manual preparation in this case.

Thanks for being so open to some manual work on the modeling. When things are sorted out nicely, there is a rewarding feeling (at least for me.)

As a side note, the Voronoi Fracture workflow, just with the "hull" and a little bit of Thicken, also has some interesting shapes that are close to your target but not the same.

All the best

Thanks for the update, table-state.

I'm glad you have an option that is working for you!

I did not suggest this, as I thought you wanted something extra thick, i.e., have a different texture on the cut areas.

My best wishes for your project

Hi table-state,

Thank you for the file. I will not send it back, as it is pretty large.

Images work only 500 pixels vertically or less.

If I get your idea correctly, the fastest way would be to use the Vertex Map and place it in the Field for Dampening Maps. Set the Value relatively high, like 500%.

Screenshot 2024-07-24 at 3.01.51 PM.jpg

The perhaps more correct way would be via plastic Deformation, but I got faster and cleaner results with the dampening.
https://help.maxon.net/c4d/2024/en-us/Default.htm#html/CLOTHTAG-CLOTH_PBD_PLASTIC_DEFORM_GROUP.html#CLOTH_PBD_BEND_PLASTIC_DEFORM

I also tested other options, but the dampening seemed the fastest and easiest way.

One would be to just use a Plain Effector (Switched to Point Deform) and use the Vertex map to deform it into place. See image. Not sure if the results are detailed enough.

Screenshot 2024-07-24 at 2.43.02 PM.jpg

All the best

Hi table-state,

Using Mac for over three decades, I have not seen any app (I learned so far over 300) or OS (I never counted those 😉 )that had endless scrolling.
There was 20 years ago (?) an option for Smooth scolling, but that is gone for a while now.
But who knows? I'm sure I can miss something, of course.

If so, please check with tech support or make a feature request, including why that is important to you.
https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center

All the best

Thank you very much, table-state.

… and I'm very happy to have had the honor of being part of this forum for over 18 years now.

I had a pleasant conversation with one of the developers about this, which made me feel hopeful. However, I'm indeed not allowed to say more (NDA).

I love to share, as I think we all have our own way of expressing things, and technology should not hinder our ability to do so; it should always support our creativity.

In that way, enjoy your project.

Hi table-state,

Thank you for the kind feedback.

Please test the file from above, which I have problems downloading myself (That is the first one with the current forum). Sorry about this. I will try this
https://stcineversityprod02.blob.core.windows.net/$web/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2024_PROJECTS_DRS/20240410_CV4_2024_drs_24_RSnc_01.c4d.zip

Please test this, as I had mixed results with your file.

The problem with Cautics is that the material has no option to stop it, so any Blend via Vertex didn't wasn't working. It is tricky.

Cheers

Hi table-state,

Thank you very much for sharing your findings

Sorry to reply so late; I had a day off yesterday and tons of stuff to do.

My best wishes for your project

Hi Mitch,

Thanks for the file.
I replaced the Floor Dynamics (Backdrop) with a Plane.
I have set the Wheel Dynamic Shape to a Cylinder Z
Increased the scale to 5 cm
Friction to 80% for all
I left the Bounce at 0% even though I think that is not how I would do it, but I guess that is your target.
I cached it, and it looks acceptable to me.

It runs fast; I placed (standard render) a checkerboard on the wheel.

What you might have used, but since I write in a forum:
Attribute Manager> Mode> Project> Bullet> Visualization

CV4_2023_drs_23_DYwp_01.c4d

I hope that works for you.

All the best

Thank you very much for the kind feedback, table-state!

My best wishes for your project.