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| Extension | File type |
|---|---|
| BIN | Mesh cache |
| ABC | Alembic I/O format |
| ASS | Arnold scene source |
| MD | Mesh data sequence |
| LWO | Lightwave file sequence |
| OBJ | Wavefront Object file sequence |
Mesh cache (.bin)
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It is also possible to store mesh sequences as a series of ABC files. Please note that RealFlow's Alembic files do not support any data channels (e.g. velocity, age, and so on) at the moment. The only format that provides this option is MD.
Mesh sequence (.ass)
--->>This is the scene description format of Solid Angel's Arnold render engine. You can export simulation data to native ASS files for direct use inside Arnold.
Mesh sequence (.md)
Like BIN files, RealFlow writes out one MD per frame and mesh node, but with this format it is possible to store different magnitudes that can be translated into vertex maps and used for shading purposes. The MD format is supported by some exchange plugins (e.g. for Cinema 4D) and the RealFlow RenderKit. Simply choose from the list which magnitude you want to store, but please do not forget to enable the “texture” option, because otherwise the mesh's UV coordinates will not be applied. If you want to store vorticity data please enable this feature before simulating:
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