https://forum.afterworks.com/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0000 MyBB https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2288 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:20:04 +0200 Andrew736]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2288 D4 items, you'll get why this matters. A strong drop still matters, of course. But now it can be the start of a project, not the end of the conversation.

A more hands-on crafting loop

The new transmutation menu feels familiar in a good way. It has that old Horadric Cube energy, where you throw rare materials into a system and expect something serious to happen. On the test realm, some of the materials still look rough around the edges, with placeholder-style names and tooltips that simply say they're used for Mythic crafting. That's normal for PTR stuff. What matters is the shape of the system. Players collect these high-end currencies, sometimes in large amounts, then spend them to craft or adjust top-tier pieces. It's not just a vendor upgrade. It feels more like a proper endgame workbench.

Bad rolls don't feel as painful now

One of the best parts is how this changes the way you look at Ancestral Unique gear. A powerful item with Item Power 900 can drop with one or two stats that make you groan. In the live game, that often means salvage, stash clutter, or a sad little comparison check before moving on. With the new system, that same item might still be worth keeping. You can work on specific affixes, remove unwanted ones, or take a risk on a more chaotic reroll. It adds tension, but the good kind. You're making choices, not just cleaning your bags.

Builds can get much more personal

This is where the system starts to get interesting for serious players. The PTR already shows unique pieces that change how a class behaves, not just how much damage it deals. Some items lean into forms, shadows, resource tricks, or attribute-based scaling. When you add Mythic crafting on top of that, the gap between a decent build and a tuned build gets wider. A helm, ring, or amulet can become the centre of a setup. Then the crafting layer lets you push it closer to what your build actually needs. It's the kind of thing theorycrafters will pick apart for weeks.

Why players are watching this closely

This update also answers a complaint Diablo 4 has heard for a long time: endgame gear needs more direction. Random drops are part of Diablo's identity, and they shouldn't disappear. Still, players want some control after putting in the hours. Mythic crafting gives that grind a clearer purpose. You farm the base, gather the materials, then decide what's worth investing in. For players who trade, farm, or even look to buy cheap D4 items while planning a build, this system makes item value easier to understand because a near-perfect piece can be improved instead of ignored.]]> D4 items, you'll get why this matters. A strong drop still matters, of course. But now it can be the start of a project, not the end of the conversation.

A more hands-on crafting loop

The new transmutation menu feels familiar in a good way. It has that old Horadric Cube energy, where you throw rare materials into a system and expect something serious to happen. On the test realm, some of the materials still look rough around the edges, with placeholder-style names and tooltips that simply say they're used for Mythic crafting. That's normal for PTR stuff. What matters is the shape of the system. Players collect these high-end currencies, sometimes in large amounts, then spend them to craft or adjust top-tier pieces. It's not just a vendor upgrade. It feels more like a proper endgame workbench.

Bad rolls don't feel as painful now

One of the best parts is how this changes the way you look at Ancestral Unique gear. A powerful item with Item Power 900 can drop with one or two stats that make you groan. In the live game, that often means salvage, stash clutter, or a sad little comparison check before moving on. With the new system, that same item might still be worth keeping. You can work on specific affixes, remove unwanted ones, or take a risk on a more chaotic reroll. It adds tension, but the good kind. You're making choices, not just cleaning your bags.

Builds can get much more personal

This is where the system starts to get interesting for serious players. The PTR already shows unique pieces that change how a class behaves, not just how much damage it deals. Some items lean into forms, shadows, resource tricks, or attribute-based scaling. When you add Mythic crafting on top of that, the gap between a decent build and a tuned build gets wider. A helm, ring, or amulet can become the centre of a setup. Then the crafting layer lets you push it closer to what your build actually needs. It's the kind of thing theorycrafters will pick apart for weeks.

Why players are watching this closely

This update also answers a complaint Diablo 4 has heard for a long time: endgame gear needs more direction. Random drops are part of Diablo's identity, and they shouldn't disappear. Still, players want some control after putting in the hours. Mythic crafting gives that grind a clearer purpose. You farm the base, gather the materials, then decide what's worth investing in. For players who trade, farm, or even look to buy cheap D4 items while planning a build, this system makes item value easier to understand because a near-perfect piece can be improved instead of ignored.]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2287 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:19:22 +0200 Andrew736]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2287 GTA 5 Modded Accounts, or just trying to fund another garage slot, the best move is pretty clear: start with the new Community Mission Series jobs and build your week around them.

Community Jobs Are the Main Grind

The big draw is the set of seven new Community Mission Series jobs paying 4x GTA$ and RP. That's not a small bump. It makes these jobs the easiest recommendation for anyone who wants quick income without overthinking the route. Better yet, finishing all seven gives you a GTA$500,000 bonus, paid within 72 hours. It's a nice chunk of change for simply clearing the full list. On top of that, the weekly challenge asks you to rob two Stash Houses. Do that and another GTA$100,000 lands in your account, which is about as low-effort as GTA Online rewards get.

Business Owners Get a Strong Week Too

If you run biker businesses, the Meth Lab is worth dusting off. Meth Lab Sell Missions are paying 2x GTA$ and RP, so stock that thing and move product while the bonus is live. Street Dealers are also paying double, which is handy when you don't feel like starting a full sale mission. Players looking to expand can grab Meth Labs, upgrades, and modifications at 40% off. That discount matters, especially if you've been putting off equipment upgrades because the normal prices sting a bit.
Activity or Item
This Week's Bonus or Discount
Community Mission Series
4x GTA$ and RP
Complete all seven Community Missions
GTA$500,000 bonus
Two Stash House robberies
GTA$100,000 bonus
Meth Lab Sell Missions
2x GTA$ and RP
Meth Labs and upgrades
40% off

Adversary Modes and Weapons Deals

There's also good news if you'd rather fight other players than stare at business stock bars. Featured Series Adversary Modes are paying 2x rewards this week, with Top Fun, Turf Wars, Sumo, and Come Out to Play in the mix. These modes can be messy, loud, and a bit ridiculous, which is half the point. At the Gun Van, the Tactical SMG is 30% off. GTA+ members get a separate 40% discount on the Service Carbine, so it's a decent week to upgrade your weapon wheel without burning too much cash.

Cars, Showrooms, and Prize Rides

Vehicle collectors have plenty to check. The Declasse Draugur, Fathom FR36, Western Company Rogue, Rhino Tank, MTL Dune, BF Weevil, and BF Raptor are all 30% off. Premium Deluxe Motorsport is showing the Emperor Habanero, Albany Alpha, BF Bifta, Vapid Hustler, and Invetero Coquette BlackFin, while Luxury Autos has the Declasse Tampa GT and Grotti GT750 in the window. The Diamond Casino Lucky Wheel prize is the Vapid GB200. At the LS Car Meet, finish top three in LS Car Meet Series races for three days in a row and you'll unlock the Declasse Mamba for free.

Robberies and Time Trials Worth Checking

Salvage Yard owners get three fresh targets this week: the Benefactor SM722 through the Cargo Ship Robbery, the Annis ZR350 through the McTony Robbery, and the Dinka Sugoi through the Duggan Robbery. The regular Time Trial is at Grove Street, while the HSW Time Trial sits in Textile City. If you're short on starting funds or just don't want the slow early grind, some players look at GTA 5 Accounts for sale before jumping into weeks like this, since the bonuses are much easier to use when you've already got a few businesses ready to go.]]> GTA 5 Modded Accounts, or just trying to fund another garage slot, the best move is pretty clear: start with the new Community Mission Series jobs and build your week around them.

Community Jobs Are the Main Grind

The big draw is the set of seven new Community Mission Series jobs paying 4x GTA$ and RP. That's not a small bump. It makes these jobs the easiest recommendation for anyone who wants quick income without overthinking the route. Better yet, finishing all seven gives you a GTA$500,000 bonus, paid within 72 hours. It's a nice chunk of change for simply clearing the full list. On top of that, the weekly challenge asks you to rob two Stash Houses. Do that and another GTA$100,000 lands in your account, which is about as low-effort as GTA Online rewards get.

Business Owners Get a Strong Week Too

If you run biker businesses, the Meth Lab is worth dusting off. Meth Lab Sell Missions are paying 2x GTA$ and RP, so stock that thing and move product while the bonus is live. Street Dealers are also paying double, which is handy when you don't feel like starting a full sale mission. Players looking to expand can grab Meth Labs, upgrades, and modifications at 40% off. That discount matters, especially if you've been putting off equipment upgrades because the normal prices sting a bit.
Activity or Item
This Week's Bonus or Discount
Community Mission Series
4x GTA$ and RP
Complete all seven Community Missions
GTA$500,000 bonus
Two Stash House robberies
GTA$100,000 bonus
Meth Lab Sell Missions
2x GTA$ and RP
Meth Labs and upgrades
40% off

Adversary Modes and Weapons Deals

There's also good news if you'd rather fight other players than stare at business stock bars. Featured Series Adversary Modes are paying 2x rewards this week, with Top Fun, Turf Wars, Sumo, and Come Out to Play in the mix. These modes can be messy, loud, and a bit ridiculous, which is half the point. At the Gun Van, the Tactical SMG is 30% off. GTA+ members get a separate 40% discount on the Service Carbine, so it's a decent week to upgrade your weapon wheel without burning too much cash.

Cars, Showrooms, and Prize Rides

Vehicle collectors have plenty to check. The Declasse Draugur, Fathom FR36, Western Company Rogue, Rhino Tank, MTL Dune, BF Weevil, and BF Raptor are all 30% off. Premium Deluxe Motorsport is showing the Emperor Habanero, Albany Alpha, BF Bifta, Vapid Hustler, and Invetero Coquette BlackFin, while Luxury Autos has the Declasse Tampa GT and Grotti GT750 in the window. The Diamond Casino Lucky Wheel prize is the Vapid GB200. At the LS Car Meet, finish top three in LS Car Meet Series races for three days in a row and you'll unlock the Declasse Mamba for free.

Robberies and Time Trials Worth Checking

Salvage Yard owners get three fresh targets this week: the Benefactor SM722 through the Cargo Ship Robbery, the Annis ZR350 through the McTony Robbery, and the Dinka Sugoi through the Duggan Robbery. The regular Time Trial is at Grove Street, while the HSW Time Trial sits in Textile City. If you're short on starting funds or just don't want the slow early grind, some players look at GTA 5 Accounts for sale before jumping into weeks like this, since the bonuses are much easier to use when you've already got a few businesses ready to go.]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2286 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:18:21 +0200 Andrew736]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2286 PoE 2 Currency, this method can turn ordinary high-tier maps into proper loot piles, as long as the Atlas and map rolls are doing their part.

Why One Explosive Changes Everything

The key passive is Refined Formula. It gives Expedition explosives a much larger radius and placement range, but it also cuts you down to one explosive. That sounds like a drawback until you use it in maps. Instead of walking around and planning a neat route, you drop one charge, catch as many remnants as possible, and fight the result. It's faster, rougher, and far more explosive. The real trick is that all the affected remnants are triggered together, so their effects start stacking in ways that normal multi-charge Expedition doesn't always manage.

Chasing Logbooks in Regular Maps

Logbooks are the main reason many players run this strategy. They open the door to Grand Expeditions, and because they're always in demand, they tend to hold strong trade value. The target in maps is Verisium Remnants. You won't see logbooks raining down every run, so don't expect magic after two maps. But if you're clearing Tier 15 areas with solid modifiers and you keep hitting good remnant clusters, the returns start to feel much more reliable. It's the kind of farm where volume matters. Run clean maps, move quickly, and don't waste time on weak layouts.

Getting More From Runes

Verisium Remnants are what make the setup spicy. They can add extra runes to future remnants, and with the Big Boom approach, several Verisium Remnants can affect each other at the same time. If you catch three of them in the blast, the later reward wave can end up loaded with extra rune effects. That's where the loot burst comes from. Remnants with seven, eight, or nine rune slots are the ones you really want to see. Time Rune is especially nasty, since slain monsters can come back at higher rarity. Add monster rarity, modifier transfer, and respawn effects, and the screen can turn into a mess of items very quickly.

Map Setup That Actually Helps

Don't cheap out on the map side if you're trying to make this farm pay. Six-mod Tier 15 Waystones are the usual baseline, with monster rarity and monster effectiveness being high priorities. Tablets matter too. Irradiated Tablets and Overseer Tablets are strong picks, but any tablet that pushes item rarity or monster power can work. On the Atlas tree, Evolutionary Pressure is a standout because it rewards maps with more explicit modifiers and helps rare monsters become more valuable targets. Disengaged Safeties also fits well, since irradiated areas add another layer of reward scaling.

One Mistake That Can Burn a Logbook

There's one thing you really don't want to forget. Refined Formula is great in normal maps, but it's awful inside actual Grand Expeditions. Those areas are built around careful multi-explosive routing, uncovering side rewards, ruins, caves, and special encounters. If you enter with only one explosive, you can ruin an expensive logbook before you've even started. Before running Uncharted Waters, remove the passive and check your tree twice. Some players would rather trade for upgrades or browse PoE 2 Currency for sale after a bad mistake, but it's far better to avoid wasting the logbook in the first place.]]> PoE 2 Currency, this method can turn ordinary high-tier maps into proper loot piles, as long as the Atlas and map rolls are doing their part.

Why One Explosive Changes Everything

The key passive is Refined Formula. It gives Expedition explosives a much larger radius and placement range, but it also cuts you down to one explosive. That sounds like a drawback until you use it in maps. Instead of walking around and planning a neat route, you drop one charge, catch as many remnants as possible, and fight the result. It's faster, rougher, and far more explosive. The real trick is that all the affected remnants are triggered together, so their effects start stacking in ways that normal multi-charge Expedition doesn't always manage.

Chasing Logbooks in Regular Maps

Logbooks are the main reason many players run this strategy. They open the door to Grand Expeditions, and because they're always in demand, they tend to hold strong trade value. The target in maps is Verisium Remnants. You won't see logbooks raining down every run, so don't expect magic after two maps. But if you're clearing Tier 15 areas with solid modifiers and you keep hitting good remnant clusters, the returns start to feel much more reliable. It's the kind of farm where volume matters. Run clean maps, move quickly, and don't waste time on weak layouts.

Getting More From Runes

Verisium Remnants are what make the setup spicy. They can add extra runes to future remnants, and with the Big Boom approach, several Verisium Remnants can affect each other at the same time. If you catch three of them in the blast, the later reward wave can end up loaded with extra rune effects. That's where the loot burst comes from. Remnants with seven, eight, or nine rune slots are the ones you really want to see. Time Rune is especially nasty, since slain monsters can come back at higher rarity. Add monster rarity, modifier transfer, and respawn effects, and the screen can turn into a mess of items very quickly.

Map Setup That Actually Helps

Don't cheap out on the map side if you're trying to make this farm pay. Six-mod Tier 15 Waystones are the usual baseline, with monster rarity and monster effectiveness being high priorities. Tablets matter too. Irradiated Tablets and Overseer Tablets are strong picks, but any tablet that pushes item rarity or monster power can work. On the Atlas tree, Evolutionary Pressure is a standout because it rewards maps with more explicit modifiers and helps rare monsters become more valuable targets. Disengaged Safeties also fits well, since irradiated areas add another layer of reward scaling.

One Mistake That Can Burn a Logbook

There's one thing you really don't want to forget. Refined Formula is great in normal maps, but it's awful inside actual Grand Expeditions. Those areas are built around careful multi-explosive routing, uncovering side rewards, ruins, caves, and special encounters. If you enter with only one explosive, you can ruin an expensive logbook before you've even started. Before running Uncharted Waters, remove the passive and check your tree twice. Some players would rather trade for upgrades or browse PoE 2 Currency for sale after a bad mistake, but it's far better to avoid wasting the logbook in the first place.]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2285 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:16:51 +0200 Jimekalmiya]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2285 ARC Raiders Coins, helping players strengthen their progression even further.

1. Faster Progression with Essential Materials

Materials are the foundation of crafting and upgrading in ARC Raiders. By obtaining them quickly, players can upgrade gear faster and progress through the game more efficiently.

2. Save Time and Skip Grinding

Instead of repeating the same missions to collect resources, players can focus on gameplay by obtaining materials directly, saving hours of repetitive grinding.

3. Access to High-Demand Resources

Some materials are rare and difficult to farm. U4GM helps players secure these important resources without relying on random drops.

4. Improved Loadout Strength

Better materials mean better upgrades. This allows players to build stronger weapons and gear for more challenging encounters.

5. More Efficient Crafting System

Crafting becomes much smoother when you already have the required materials, helping you stay prepared for any mission or battle situation.

6. Flexible Options for All Players

Whether you need small quantities or larger resource bundles, U4GM offers flexible choices to match different gameplay needs.

7. Reliable Delivery Service

Players can expect fast and consistent delivery, ensuring they receive their materials without unnecessary delays.

8. Stay Competitive in Every Match

With better resources and stronger equipment, players can maintain a clear advantage over others in both PvE and PvP situations.

Choosing U4GM.com for ARC Raiders Materials is a smart way to gain an in-game advantage while saving time and effort. With fast service, reliable delivery, and a wide range of resources, players can focus more on enjoying the game and less on grinding. It is also one of the best places to buy ARC Raiders Coins, making it a complete solution for boosting your overall progression.]]> ARC Raiders Coins, helping players strengthen their progression even further.

1. Faster Progression with Essential Materials

Materials are the foundation of crafting and upgrading in ARC Raiders. By obtaining them quickly, players can upgrade gear faster and progress through the game more efficiently.

2. Save Time and Skip Grinding

Instead of repeating the same missions to collect resources, players can focus on gameplay by obtaining materials directly, saving hours of repetitive grinding.

3. Access to High-Demand Resources

Some materials are rare and difficult to farm. U4GM helps players secure these important resources without relying on random drops.

4. Improved Loadout Strength

Better materials mean better upgrades. This allows players to build stronger weapons and gear for more challenging encounters.

5. More Efficient Crafting System

Crafting becomes much smoother when you already have the required materials, helping you stay prepared for any mission or battle situation.

6. Flexible Options for All Players

Whether you need small quantities or larger resource bundles, U4GM offers flexible choices to match different gameplay needs.

7. Reliable Delivery Service

Players can expect fast and consistent delivery, ensuring they receive their materials without unnecessary delays.

8. Stay Competitive in Every Match

With better resources and stronger equipment, players can maintain a clear advantage over others in both PvE and PvP situations.

Choosing U4GM.com for ARC Raiders Materials is a smart way to gain an in-game advantage while saving time and effort. With fast service, reliable delivery, and a wide range of resources, players can focus more on enjoying the game and less on grinding. It is also one of the best places to buy ARC Raiders Coins, making it a complete solution for boosting your overall progression.]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2252 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:45:08 +0200 Kresimir Tkalcec]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2252
NodeWorks gets a big push this release. V-Ray now reads particle custom channels directly in shaders (V-Ray 7.30.02+) and also support NodeWorks instances. 
The new Shortest Path node routes particles through a waypoint field via search algorithm, with turn penalties, custom costs, and Catmull-Rom smoothing for elegant trajectories. 
Space Colonize brings the classic space-colonization algorithm for organic branching — vegetation, roots, lightning, veins. Fork node offers a lighter procedural branching primitive for frost and twig-like structures, while Random Weighted upgrades random generation with user-defined distribution. 
The Object Params and Shape Params nodes also got a UI overhaul, with parameters now grouped by parameter block and access to modifier gizmos. 

More about this update at: https://docs.afterworks.com/FumeFX6max/R...istory.htm]]>
NodeWorks gets a big push this release. V-Ray now reads particle custom channels directly in shaders (V-Ray 7.30.02+) and also support NodeWorks instances. 
The new Shortest Path node routes particles through a waypoint field via search algorithm, with turn penalties, custom costs, and Catmull-Rom smoothing for elegant trajectories. 
Space Colonize brings the classic space-colonization algorithm for organic branching — vegetation, roots, lightning, veins. Fork node offers a lighter procedural branching primitive for frost and twig-like structures, while Random Weighted upgrades random generation with user-defined distribution. 
The Object Params and Shape Params nodes also got a UI overhaul, with parameters now grouped by parameter block and access to modifier gizmos. 

More about this update at: https://docs.afterworks.com/FumeFX6max/R...istory.htm]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2251 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:58:00 +0100 Kresimir Tkalcec]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2251
Today we have released FumeFX 7.0 GPU for Autodesk Maya.

With this update, artists gain NVIDIA® CUDA acceleration that delivers, on average, 2× to 5× faster simulation performance compared to CPU-based workflows. FumeFX GPU simulations also avoid typical GPU memory limitations—if available GPU memory is exceeded, the simulation automatically falls back to CPU mode. 

This allows even the most complex, memory-intensive simulations to complete reliably without interruption. While many sparse fluid solvers struggle to preserve convincing detail and motion, FumeFX GPU maintains the visual richness and behavior artists expect, combining high performance with high-end visual quality.

One subscription now gives you both FumeFX for 3ds Max and FumeFX for Maya at no extra cost.

FumeFX 7.0 Release Video: https://youtu.be/ihzPFXV85xw[/url]

Release history:
[url=https://docs.afterworks.com/FumeFX6maya/Release%20History.htm]https://docs.afterworks.com/FumeFX6maya/Release%20History.htm]]>
Today we have released FumeFX 7.0 GPU for Autodesk Maya.

With this update, artists gain NVIDIA® CUDA acceleration that delivers, on average, 2× to 5× faster simulation performance compared to CPU-based workflows. FumeFX GPU simulations also avoid typical GPU memory limitations—if available GPU memory is exceeded, the simulation automatically falls back to CPU mode. 

This allows even the most complex, memory-intensive simulations to complete reliably without interruption. While many sparse fluid solvers struggle to preserve convincing detail and motion, FumeFX GPU maintains the visual richness and behavior artists expect, combining high performance with high-end visual quality.

One subscription now gives you both FumeFX for 3ds Max and FumeFX for Maya at no extra cost.

FumeFX 7.0 Release Video: https://youtu.be/ihzPFXV85xw[/url]

Release history:
[url=https://docs.afterworks.com/FumeFX6maya/Release%20History.htm]https://docs.afterworks.com/FumeFX6maya/Release%20History.htm]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2250 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:27:29 +0100 Pflow]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2250 https://docs.afterworks.com/fumefx6max/F...0Fluid.htm


it dos not work .

i am using latest fumefx and latest tyflow ?

Thank you.]]> https://docs.afterworks.com/fumefx6max/F...0Fluid.htm


it dos not work .

i am using latest fumefx and latest tyflow ?

Thank you.]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2249 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:09:01 +0100 Kresimir Tkalcec]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2249
This update brings major workflow and viewport improvements across FumeFX and NodeWorks. 
Volume shader for Arnold now displays proper color in the viewport, FumeFX Wind gains radial falloff, and NodeWorks introduces Single Frame mode for fast per-frame tuning. 
Driving FumeFX from tyFlow is faster than ever with a new Quick Preset, one-click channel setup, and drag-and-drop particle groups directly into the node editor—plus many stability fixes and quality-of-life improvements throughout.

 More about this update at: https://docs.afterworks.com/FumeFX6max/R...istory.htm]]>
This update brings major workflow and viewport improvements across FumeFX and NodeWorks. 
Volume shader for Arnold now displays proper color in the viewport, FumeFX Wind gains radial falloff, and NodeWorks introduces Single Frame mode for fast per-frame tuning. 
Driving FumeFX from tyFlow is faster than ever with a new Quick Preset, one-click channel setup, and drag-and-drop particle groups directly into the node editor—plus many stability fixes and quality-of-life improvements throughout.

 More about this update at: https://docs.afterworks.com/FumeFX6max/R...istory.htm]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2246 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:54:44 +0100 Kresimir Tkalcec]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2246
FumeFX 7.5.1 update has been released.

FumeFX 7.5.1 is a stability- and performance-focused update that significantly improves NodeWorks simulation and rendering reliability in production scenarios. The Lock To Object node now uses multi-threaded computation, delivering a substantial speed-up in scenes with many particles, while new controls across the Random, Spline Gen, Gravity, and Age nodes provide more direct and predictable control over particles. On the FumeFX side, several critical issues were fixed, including CPU Velocity Damping and GPU Viewport grid settings. The update also resolves multiple Arnold and Memory Cache issues, particle age normalization, and custom channel handling for more dependable final renders.


More information: https://docs.afterworks.com/FumeFX6max/R...istory.htm]]>
FumeFX 7.5.1 update has been released.

FumeFX 7.5.1 is a stability- and performance-focused update that significantly improves NodeWorks simulation and rendering reliability in production scenarios. The Lock To Object node now uses multi-threaded computation, delivering a substantial speed-up in scenes with many particles, while new controls across the Random, Spline Gen, Gravity, and Age nodes provide more direct and predictable control over particles. On the FumeFX side, several critical issues were fixed, including CPU Velocity Damping and GPU Viewport grid settings. The update also resolves multiple Arnold and Memory Cache issues, particle age normalization, and custom channel handling for more dependable final renders.


More information: https://docs.afterworks.com/FumeFX6max/R...istory.htm]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2245 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:06:20 +0100 Kresimir Tkalcec]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2245
FumeFX 7.5 GPU has been released today.


With the FumeFX 7.5 update, artists gain NVIDIA® CUDA acceleration that delivers, on average, 2× to 5× faster simulation performance compared to CPU-based workflows. 
FumeFX GPU simulations also avoid typical GPU memory limitations—if available GPU memory is exceeded, the simulation automatically falls back to CPU mode. This allows even the most complex, memory-intensive simulations to complete reliably without interruption. 
While many sparse fluid solvers struggle to preserve convincing detail and motion, FumeFX GPU maintains the visual richness and behavior artists expect, combining high performance with high-end visual quality. 
In addition, FumeFX 7.5 introduces true two-way interaction between fluids and scene objects. Objects influence the fluid flow, while the fluid simultaneously applies forces back onto the objects, affecting their motion and behavior. 
Built on NodeWorks’ fully node-based framework and integrated PhysX rigid-body simulation, this two-way coupling enables physically consistent and predictable results. 

FumeFX 7.5 Release Video: https://youtu.be/uKTV6PLZyf8

More information at our FumeFX facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/164868190323236]]>
FumeFX 7.5 GPU has been released today.


With the FumeFX 7.5 update, artists gain NVIDIA® CUDA acceleration that delivers, on average, 2× to 5× faster simulation performance compared to CPU-based workflows. 
FumeFX GPU simulations also avoid typical GPU memory limitations—if available GPU memory is exceeded, the simulation automatically falls back to CPU mode. This allows even the most complex, memory-intensive simulations to complete reliably without interruption. 
While many sparse fluid solvers struggle to preserve convincing detail and motion, FumeFX GPU maintains the visual richness and behavior artists expect, combining high performance with high-end visual quality. 
In addition, FumeFX 7.5 introduces true two-way interaction between fluids and scene objects. Objects influence the fluid flow, while the fluid simultaneously applies forces back onto the objects, affecting their motion and behavior. 
Built on NodeWorks’ fully node-based framework and integrated PhysX rigid-body simulation, this two-way coupling enables physically consistent and predictable results. 

FumeFX 7.5 Release Video: https://youtu.be/uKTV6PLZyf8

More information at our FumeFX facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/164868190323236]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2239 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 18:29:13 +0100 Ryohei56]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2239
TIA

Alan S.]]>
TIA

Alan S.]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2233 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:32:09 +0200 Kresimir Tkalcec]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2233
FumeFX 7.1 update has been released today.

This update brings a major performance and workflow update focused on viewport performance, cache handling, and interoperability with external tools like Houdini, Maya Bifrost, Embergen and Liquigen.

The new RenderWarps algorithm has been completely rewritten and optimized for standard 3ds Max modifiers such as Bend, Twist, Taper, Skew, and Stretch.
This implementation delivers much sharper and more detailed deformations while running approximately five times faster than the previous version.
The system is hybrid by design—retaining the original sampling-based algorithm for complex deformers like FFD—ensuring both compatibility and speed where it matters.

Viewport visualization has been refined with color-coded grids and grid name labels that match each FumeFX object’s assigned color.
These colors are also shown in the floating FumeFX dialog, allowing users to immediately identify which dialog corresponds to which simulation grid.
The new display options also include cached color preview in the Voxel Data Display and a “Hide Grid” toggle available in both display modes.

OpenVDB import has been extended with Y-Up support and automatic detection of available channels when loading third-party caches such as Houdini or Embergen, streamlining the setup process and removing the need for manual channel assignments.
Cache output path handling has also been improved, allowing users to define custom separators and control the number of frame digits in file names.

The NodeWorks system introduces a new lightweight Alembic export path for particle and mesh caches.
The updated Save Cache and Particle Export nodes can now export point clouds and particle shapes directly to Alembic format, producing minimal cache files that load seamlessly into Houdini and Bifrost with matching attribute data.
The Load Caches node and PartLoad tool now support Alembic point cloud import with an optional Y-Up axis conversion and path variable resolution.

Additional updates include improved viewport performance in PartLoad with support for per-particle color display, new extrusion modes in the Extrude node (along vertex normals or custom vectors), enhanced MaterialID control, and a visual alert system that highlights NodeWorks dialog errors in red.
FumeFX Wind has also gained an animatable “Active” parameter, making it easy to enable or disable wind influence over time.

Altogether, FumeFX 7.1 refines simulation and workflow efficiency across both the FumeFX core and NodeWorks ecosystem, strengthening its integration within 3ds Max and external pipelines.

For a complete list of new features visit:

https://docs.afterworks.com/FumeFX6max/R...istory.htm]]>
FumeFX 7.1 update has been released today.

This update brings a major performance and workflow update focused on viewport performance, cache handling, and interoperability with external tools like Houdini, Maya Bifrost, Embergen and Liquigen.

The new RenderWarps algorithm has been completely rewritten and optimized for standard 3ds Max modifiers such as Bend, Twist, Taper, Skew, and Stretch.
This implementation delivers much sharper and more detailed deformations while running approximately five times faster than the previous version.
The system is hybrid by design—retaining the original sampling-based algorithm for complex deformers like FFD—ensuring both compatibility and speed where it matters.

Viewport visualization has been refined with color-coded grids and grid name labels that match each FumeFX object’s assigned color.
These colors are also shown in the floating FumeFX dialog, allowing users to immediately identify which dialog corresponds to which simulation grid.
The new display options also include cached color preview in the Voxel Data Display and a “Hide Grid” toggle available in both display modes.

OpenVDB import has been extended with Y-Up support and automatic detection of available channels when loading third-party caches such as Houdini or Embergen, streamlining the setup process and removing the need for manual channel assignments.
Cache output path handling has also been improved, allowing users to define custom separators and control the number of frame digits in file names.

The NodeWorks system introduces a new lightweight Alembic export path for particle and mesh caches.
The updated Save Cache and Particle Export nodes can now export point clouds and particle shapes directly to Alembic format, producing minimal cache files that load seamlessly into Houdini and Bifrost with matching attribute data.
The Load Caches node and PartLoad tool now support Alembic point cloud import with an optional Y-Up axis conversion and path variable resolution.

Additional updates include improved viewport performance in PartLoad with support for per-particle color display, new extrusion modes in the Extrude node (along vertex normals or custom vectors), enhanced MaterialID control, and a visual alert system that highlights NodeWorks dialog errors in red.
FumeFX Wind has also gained an animatable “Active” parameter, making it easy to enable or disable wind influence over time.

Altogether, FumeFX 7.1 refines simulation and workflow efficiency across both the FumeFX core and NodeWorks ecosystem, strengthening its integration within 3ds Max and external pipelines.

For a complete list of new features visit:

https://docs.afterworks.com/FumeFX6max/R...istory.htm]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2232 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:16:01 +0200 Kresimir Tkalcec]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2232 NodeWorks Ocean, a physically accurate, GPU-accelerated ocean simulation system built natively for 3ds Max. It brings real-time ocean generation, adaptive meshing, secondary particle effects, and dynamic object interaction into a unified workflow designed for both VFX professionals and visualization artists.
With the addition of the Ocean Sim node, users can generate cinematic water surfaces driven by spectrum-based wave models, blend multiple wave types with Perlin noise, and eliminate visible repetition through tile variation and height masking. 
The Foam & Spray node enables real-time generation of foam, bubbles, and spray, rendered efficiently as Arnold points or volumes with full support for Arnold User Data. For object interaction, the Ocean Dynamics node provides true two-way coupling between scene objects and the water surface, including buoyancy, wakes, and secondary particle emission.


Reel: https://youtu.be/YpqpbtuRjdA
Read more about features: FumeFX 7]]> NodeWorks Ocean, a physically accurate, GPU-accelerated ocean simulation system built natively for 3ds Max. It brings real-time ocean generation, adaptive meshing, secondary particle effects, and dynamic object interaction into a unified workflow designed for both VFX professionals and visualization artists.
With the addition of the Ocean Sim node, users can generate cinematic water surfaces driven by spectrum-based wave models, blend multiple wave types with Perlin noise, and eliminate visible repetition through tile variation and height masking. 
The Foam & Spray node enables real-time generation of foam, bubbles, and spray, rendered efficiently as Arnold points or volumes with full support for Arnold User Data. For object interaction, the Ocean Dynamics node provides true two-way coupling between scene objects and the water surface, including buoyancy, wakes, and secondary particle emission.


Reel: https://youtu.be/YpqpbtuRjdA
Read more about features: FumeFX 7]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2231 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 13:45:34 +0200 Kresimir Tkalcec]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2231
SIGGRAPH 2025 is here, and we’re celebrating with a special, limited-time offer.

From August 10 through August 15, enjoy 10% off the full version of FumeFX for 3ds Max.
No discount code required – the savings are included in product pricing.
Don’t miss the chance to bring next-level fire, smoke, explosions, fluid simulations and node-based NodeWorks multi-physics into your projects.

Get FumeFX for 3ds Max now: https://afterworks.com/Store.asp

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SIGGRAPH 2025 is here, and we’re celebrating with a special, limited-time offer.

From August 10 through August 15, enjoy 10% off the full version of FumeFX for 3ds Max.
No discount code required – the savings are included in product pricing.
Don’t miss the chance to bring next-level fire, smoke, explosions, fluid simulations and node-based NodeWorks multi-physics into your projects.

Get FumeFX for 3ds Max now: https://afterworks.com/Store.asp

]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2226 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:43:37 +0200 hasitoyo]]> https://forum.afterworks.com/showthread.php?tid=2226 I want to use ISurf but it's not working.
1: Simulate with FumeFX
2: Create ISurf and select FumeFX
3: Mesh is not displayed. Adjusting the threshold didn't help.
(Max2023, FumEFX6.5.4)
Thank you in advance.]]> I want to use ISurf but it's not working.
1: Simulate with FumeFX
2: Create ISurf and select FumeFX
3: Mesh is not displayed. Adjusting the threshold didn't help.
(Max2023, FumEFX6.5.4)
Thank you in advance.]]>