Cineware Updates Cinema 4D to Unreal Link

Cineware for Unreal Engine 4.27 adds dynamic C4D import, Unreal-side property editing and Datasmith workflows for CAD applications.

Archive translation. Specifications, services and availability reflect the original publication date in 2022. Verify current compatibility before production use.

In brief: Maxon released an update to Cineware for Unreal in December, targeting Unreal Engine 4.27.

New functions:

  • Dynamic Cinema 4D content import without precaching. Datasmith transferred complete C4D scenes while reducing the required intermediate files.
  • Unreal-side editing of C4D content and properties, including text and scene settings through input fields or the Blueprint editor.
  • Import of C4D files produced by other applications, including Allplan, Archicad and Vectorworks, through Datasmith for architectural visualisation.

Further information: Maxon documented the Unreal integration on its product page. Digital Production previously covered Cineware for Unity. Test scene conversion, materials and Blueprint-exposed properties before production use.

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