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This documentation will cover render options that are specific to the SI plug-in, for more information on the other parameters please see the regular Maxwell Render documentation.

Globals

Render Time/Sampling level

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This option is useful if you plan to continue working on your computer while Maxwell is rendering on the same computer. It doesn't mean the render will be slower use less CPU resources - when you aren't doing anything at the computer it will use all the available CPU resources. It simply gives Maxwell a lower priority to let you work smoothly on other tasks while its it's rendering.

Save MXS / MXS Path

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Protect geometry

Turning on this option will prevent any geometry to be extracted from the MXS using Maxwell Studio (which has the ability to export selected objects in the MXS as an OBJ).

Extra options

You can enter command line options in this field which will override any relevant setting you have set in the Render options. For a list of available flags, see the Command Line page.

Override material

This option lets you override all materials in your scene (except emitter materials) with an MXM of your choice. It can be very useful to quickly make "clay" renders to get an idea of the lighting in the scene.

Tonemapping

See the Camera panel page for information about these tone mapping parameters. Note that these parameters can also be changed during or after the render is finished.

Layers

The render calculations can be split up in different "layers" in which case certain calculations can be ignored. This can produce faster renders if for example Indirect reflective caustics are not needed.

• Direct: All light that falls directly on an object, without having been bounced off another surface first
• Indirect: All light that has bounced off another surface at least once
• Direct Reflective Caustics: caustics caused by direct lighting
• Indirect Reflective Caustics: caustics caused by indirect lighting