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Welcome to the Core 4D NEW forums, and thank you for taking the time to view this post, which covers how and where you should post in order to get the fastest and best results. It also advises newcomers where to look first so that we get a minimum of repeat questions that have already been answered or are addressed elsewhere.

 

1. Introducing yourself...

 

If you are new to the core, do pop to the Introductions Category and do a post to say hello.

Title it something like 'Hello from XXXXX' and tell us a bit about you, your artistic history and your 3D plans !

 

2. Choosing the correct Category...

 

We have simplified the categories since April 2022. Now there are parent categories for each software, and we use tags (1 of which is required) to address the various sub-categories.

 

  • Post your Questions in the right Main Category for the software you are using and choose the most suitable tag for the question.
  • Our Technical Category is the place for all Xpresso, Python, Nodes and other code-related stuff.
  • General Discussion Category is NOT for questions, but more general discussion about 3D and VFX.

 

3. Providing enough information...

 

In general, the more information you provide with a question, the more chance we have of being able to help.

  • Please make sure your profile is complete, so that we know which version of the software you are working with and therefore what tools are available to you. If it isn't in your profile MAKE SURE YOU MENTION IT IN THE FIRST POST OF THE THREAD.
  • Uploading the scene file is the best way to provide ALL the information we need.
  • Best to simplify the scene, to minimize file size then either upload directly, or if textures are relevant to your question you can zip the tex folder as well, and upload that.
  • If you don't or can't upload the scene file,, then please post screenshots that illustrate the problem.
  • If it is a modelling question, make sure you include pics that show the topology (wires).
  • If it is something specific you are trying to make please upload photo reference so we can see what you are aiming for.
  • If you reference a tutorial, please link that tutorial.
  • Occasionally a problem is difficult to explain in words - feel free to make and upload a short video if that would help us understand the issue. 
  • If images, files or videos are too big for direct upload, please do so to dropbox or drive etc etc and link to the post instead.

 

4. Galleries and Sketchbooks and other User generated content...

 

We have a good User Section  for anything you want to show us, including:

 

Sketchbooks

Gallery Pages

Work in Progress (where you would like comments / feedback)

 

5. Market / Jobs

 

Anything you are buying or selling goes here, as does any post advertising a paid job.

 

If you are advertising work available please include reference and as much detail as you can, which will help people decide if they have the right skills to apply.

 

Please do not advertise your own services here.

 

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General Posting Etiquette.

 

  • Site Search (top right) is your friend.
  • Please post in English only. If necessary use Google Translate.
  • Please do not use silly formatting.
  • Remember to actually link links !
  • Make sure your Profile is showing the correct version of the software you are using. Often advice is version-dependent. If it is wrong, go to your profile, find the Edit Profile Button (top right) and change it therein.
  • Please make sure you have checked the manual before you post a basic question. You can right-click most items or properties in Cinema, and choose show help to get right to it.
  • Try and make your questions as detailed and specific as you can. The more precise your question, the more precise the answers you will get. Don't make your question too wide-ranging, general or vague.
  • Do not post the same question more than once, or in multiple categories - duplicates get deleted straight away.
  • Tell us how much experience you have.
  • If you have tried stuff already, tell us what.
  • Always upload a scene file if that would help us understand the problem better.
  • If that scene is too big to upload directly, upload it to Dropbox etc instead, and link it.
  • If your scene files are huge, copy just the problem elements into a new file, or otherwise simplify it, and upload that instead. This can also be helpful for avoiding client NDA issues.
  • Try to avoid posting linked images - use the core's own image upload system instead.
  • Please only upload *.jpg, *.png or *.zip, plus the native formats of any software involved (.c4d, .blend etc).
  • If your question / scene upload involves texture maps, please include them in the upload (do Save Project with Assets, and zip the folder that creates).
  • If your question is very complicated to explain, why not make us an explanatory video using screen capture software, but please note this cannot be uploaded directly to the Core. Instead you can  use Youtube or similar, and link it to your post.
  • Use the Likes System to thank or react to the people who are helping you...
  • Title your posts relevantly and accurately - a post titled just 'Help me' helps nobody help you, and reduces the amount of people who will click on it. Conversely, a well-titled post will quickly gain the attention of the people with the right skills to be able to answer it.
  • Try and spell key words correctly, which helps with later searches.
  • Try not to use phrases like 'Help me now,' or 'Urgent' etc. People will help in their own time.
  • If you find the answer before we do, post it and share your solution...
  • If you do get your question answered, don't forget to Mark it Solved at the top of the thread.
  • Be nice to each other, and enjoy the learnings we can all have together !

 

Happy Posting !

 

Team Core4D

Edited by Cerbera
Updated: 10-05-2022 (see edit history)
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We have updated the posting around the forums. Thank Jay for covering pretty much everything that needs to be covered. If anyone have any questions, feel free to ask.

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