General

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Last updated: 18 Apr, 2017
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Scenes Mangement (A)

Scenes Folder

This field contains the path to RealFlow’s default directory where all scenes are stored:

  • With “…” you can define a new location.
  • “Default” resets to the standard folder.
  • If the → environment variable RFSCENESPATH is defined in your operating system the scenes folder is always updated with this variable ignoring the user preference.
Use legacy Project management dialog

Switch back to the "old" project management window (RealFlow 2015 and earlier) for creating and opening projects.

Miscellanea (B)

Axis setup

RealFlow has to be adjusted to your 3D software package to avoid flipped or mirrored objects after import or export. Choose a setup from the dropdown menu – the first letter represents the height axis.

File Cache (MB)

This is the amount of RAM that is reserved for playing back your simulation data. With higher settings playback can be accelerated.

Max. Frames

200 is the standard end frame for simulations and playback. “Max. Frames” can also be changed individually for each project directly within the → timeline.

Number of decimals

Here, RealFlow's precision is determined. The field accepts any integer number between 1 and 15.

Scale (C)

Geometry scale

RealFlow's standard scale is 1.0 m. Most of the → connectivity plugins provide an option where it is possible to adjust the objects to a certain scale, but this can also be done globally here. To change this parameter on project level use the → "Scale Options" dialogue.

Cell size scale

With this factor it is possible to affect the “Cell size” settings of all nodes at once. To change this parameter on a project level use the → "Scale Options" dialogue. The appropriate factor is calculated this way:

Cell size scale = Target cell size / Current cell size

Daemon force scale for fluids

With this factor it is possible to affect the strength settings of all daemons at once – but only for fluids. To change this parameter on project level use the → "Scale Options" dialogue.

Daemon force scale for objects

With this factor it is possible to affect the strength settings of all daemons at once – but only for rigid and soft bodies. To change this parameter on project level use the → "Scale Options" dialogue.

Thumbnail (D)

Automatically save thumbnail by default

When active, RealFlow renders a preview thumbnail from your projects and shows them in project management window.

Custom thumbnail size

Define the size of the preview thumbnail with the "Custom size" settings.

Custom size

Determine the custom size of the preview thumbnails.

Cloning (E)

Duplicate with links by default

When active the original node's existing → "Relationship Editor" links and connections will be transferred to the closed node.

Duplicate whole hierarchy by default

When active the original node attached nodes (e.g. parented or emitter objects, emitter aliases in meshes) will be cloned as well. The original hierarchy will be maintained.

Other Settings (F)

Warning Level > Normal | Expert

If you need more information with RealFlow's warning messages enable “Expert”.

Undo > Enabled

This option activates RealFlow's undo/redo functionality

Undo > Stack size

This is the maximum number of undo/redo actions.

Node list icon size > Size

This parameter determines the size of the icons in the → “Nodes” panel.

Window Position (OS X only) > Keep windows on top

When enabled open RealFlow windows will not be hidden behind the main UI.

Global Font > Font...

Opens your operating system's font browser to select a custom font. RealFlow's default font is Tahoma 11 pt.