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The Rumor Mill Is Bubbling
According to Max Underground(www.maxunderground.com), RealFlow 2013 is expected to be equipped with the open-source Alembic format for seamless exchange. Geometry as well as particles find their way into RealFlow and back out again.
Further New Features Are Said to Be:
Hybrido 2 is expected to provide new basic solvers for faster simulation of water splashes and faster water foam.
The Simulation Graph was completely overhauled and renewed. From Version 2013 onward, scene setup is handled with a node-based system.
RF Caronte, the integrated solver for body and soft dynamics, receives a stability and speed update.
A Fracture tool was already presented in Version 2012; in Version 2013 it is expected to be revised and enable progressive fractures. The new Viewport+ effortlessly handles the display of particle simulations numbering in the millions.
RealFlow 2013 also introduces RenderKit 3.0. Core updates there include the use of anisotropic meshing. In addition, Hybrido 2 meshing receives a substantial optimization.
The Maxwell Render engine receives template materials for various liquid types. An offline preview is also expected to be added.
Anyone who wants to form their own impression can view the preview videos at: