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Forest Pack, the leading scattering plugin in the architectural visualization industry, continues to improve with a series of recent updates. iToo Software is committed to ensuring that its products not only meet but exceed the expectations of 3D professionals. Here, we explore the fixes in the Forest Pack 8.2x series updates.

Forest Pack 8.2.3: Stability and Compatibility Enhancements

• V-Ray 3.6 Support: Users of the slightly older but still popular V-Ray 3.6 version experienced a setback with support issues. This update resolves these concerns, reaffirming Forest Pack's compatibility with a broader range of V-Ray versions.
• Corona Renderer Crash Fix: A rare crash in Corona Renderer, particularly when using areas of Forest objects in conjunction with Forest Color or Forest Edge, has been addressed.
• Render Message Control: Some users reported persistent render messages despite disabling pop-ups in the settings. This fix ensures a smoother, less interrupted workflow.
• V-Ray VFB Display Correction Reset: An issue where the V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB) Display Correction would reset to sRGB on scene reload has been corrected, maintaining consistency across sessions.
• Corona IPR and Animation Samples Crash: A specific crash involving Corona Interactive Rendering (IPR) when using Animated Samples and Custom Edit mode has been resolved, enhancing stability.

Forest Pack 8.2.4: Rendering Reliability

• V-Ray Rendering Issue: Addressing a bug introduced in the 8.2.3 update, this version ensures that under certain conditions, items are correctly rendered in V-Ray, maintaining the plugin's reliability and consistency.

Forest Pack 8.2.5: CPU Affinity Bug Fix

• CPU Affinity Correction: An important fix was implemented not just for Forest Pack but also for RailClone. Previously, both plugins incorrectly set the CPU affinity of the 3ds Max process to core 0, leading to CPU overhead when running multiple instances. This update rectifies that, optimizing performance for users running complex or multiple projects.

Forest Pack 8.2.6: Enhanced Usability and Performance

• Custom Edit Mode Crash Fix: A crash occurring when using a Forest object in Custom Edit mode as an exclude area has been fixed, further stabilizing the software.
• Library Browser Improvements: The process of loading and resizing thumbnails in the Library Browser has seen several improvements, making it more efficient and user-friendly.

Stay tuned for more updates as iToo Software continues to innovate and support the 3ds Max community.