Forest Pack Pro 6.1.2: The Ultimate Guide for 3ds Max 2015-2019 Users
How to Use Itoo Software ForestPack Pro 6.1.2 for 3ds Max 2015-2019 with updated Libraries
Introduction
Itoo Software ForestPack Pro is the world's most popular scattering plugin for 3ds Max. It allows you to create vast areas of objects, from trees and plants to buildings, crowds, aggregates, ground-cover, rocks and more. If you can model it, Forest Pack can scatter it.
Itoo Software ForestPack Pro 6.1.2 for 3ds Max 2015-2019 with updated Libraries
In this article, you will learn how to use Forest Pack Pro 6.1.2 for 3ds Max 2015-2019 with updated libraries. You will discover the new features and improvements of this version, how to install and activate it, how to create and edit scatters, how to use Forest Effects and Forest Color, how to optimize your renders, and how to troubleshoot common issues.
By the end of this article, you will be able to use Forest Pack Pro 6.1.2 for 3ds Max 2015-2019 with updated libraries to create stunning scenes with realistic and diverse scatters.
What's New in Forest Pack Pro 6.1.2
Forest Pack Pro 6.1.2 is the latest update of the plugin, released on September 18, 2018. It includes several changes based on feedback from users, as well as some handy new features.
New Features
Forest Sets: a new helper plugin that allows you to create a container of objects to use for areas, scatter items, surface, or references. You can update it automatically using the contents of a layer.
Linked Areas: a new option that allows you to reference areas found in another Forest Pack object to link together multiple scatters. You can combine Forest Sets and linked areas to create huge flexible interlinked ecosystems.
Use Areas in Surface UV Mode: a new option that allows you to use spline, object, and other areas in combination with UV surfaces by projecting them along one of three axes using a new Axis parameter.
Forest Effects Improvements: a new feature that allows you to create advanced scattering rules using the Forest Effects system, which now supports spline objects and material IDs.
New Forest Effect Presets: a new collection of built-in presets that take advantage of the new Forest Effects features without writing a single expression.
Filter Forest Effects: a new feature that allows you to filter Forest Effects so that they only apply to a subset of the geometry list, limiting the results to individual types of plants manipulated using the powerful effects system.
Autumn Leaves Library: a new library of high quality photo-scanned leaves, logically organised by color and supplied as individual leaves and patches.
Randomise Position in Path Mode: a new feature that allows you to shuffle the position of objects while still following the spline when using path distribution mode.
Scatter Linked Hierarchies: a new feature that allows you to scatter linked objects, maintaining their hierarchy. Hierarchical objects can be animated, and Forest Pack can even randomise and control playback just like a normal mesh!
Easier Error Identification: a new feature that allows you to identify issues at a glance. Forest Pack's icon now changes color depending on three different error states.
Improvements and Fixes
It is now possible to assign a surface keeping the item's Z position when using Distribution->Path, Reference and Particle modes.
Items are now oriented correctly when using Distribution->PFlow->Align.
Fixed errors in Lister when there are duplicated object names.
Distribution->Path Distance is now set by default to 1 meter, regardless of the scene's unit.
"Surface->Custom Edit->Link to Surface" has been renamed to "Non Image->Link to Surface", since this parameter is used both in Custom Edit and Non-Image Distribution modes.
"Color by Texture" now works in Custom Edit mode if "Surface ->Link to Surface" is enabled.
Fixed a crash when using "Color by Texture" in Custom Edit mode.
Fixed a crash when using "Color by Texture" with a Forest Color map in the Diffuse slot.
Fixed a crash when using "Color by Texture" with a Forest Color map in the Opacity slot.
Fixed a crash when using "Color by Texture" with a Forest Color map in the Bump slot.
Fixed a crash when using "Color by Texture" with a Forest Color map in the Displacement slot.
Fixed a crash when using "Color by Texture" with a Forest Color map in the Self-Illumination slot.
Fixed a crash when using "Color by Texture" with a Forest Color map in the Reflection slot.
Fixed a crash when using "Color by Texture" with a Forest Color map in the Refraction slot.
Fixed a crash when using "Color by Texture" with a Forest Color map in the Specular slot.
Fixed an error when rendering with V-Ray GPU and using "Color by Texture".
Fixed an error when rendering with Corona and using "Color by Texture".
Fixed an error when rendering with Arnold and using "Color by Texture".
Fixed an error when rendering with FStorm and using "Color by Texture".
Fixed an error when rendering with Redshift and using "Color by Texture".
How to Install and Activate Forest Pack Pro 6.1.2
To install and activate Forest Pack Pro 6.1.2, you need to follow these steps:
Download the installer from the Itoo Software website or from your user panel.[/li] Run the installer and follow the instructions. You can choose to install Forest Pack Pro for 3ds Max 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019, as well as the updated libraries.[/li] If you have a previous version of Forest Pack Pro installed, you can choose to uninstall it or keep it. The installer will detect your existing license and activate it automatically.[/li] If you don't have a previous version of Forest Pack Pro installed, or if you want to activate a different license, you can use the License Manager tool that comes with the installer. You can choose to activate your license online or offline, depending on your internet connection.[/li] If you activate your license online, you need to enter your username and password that you used to register on the Itoo Software website. You can also use your serial number if you have one.[/li] If you activate your license offline, you need to generate an activation request file and send it to Itoo Software via email. You will receive an activation file that you need to load into the License Manager tool to complete the activation.[/li]
Once you have installed and activated Forest Pack Pro 6.1.2, you can start using it in 3ds Max. You can find it in the Create panel under Geometry > Itoo Software > Forest Pack Pro.[/p] dcd2dc6462