Installation Process

Ensure Carrara is not currently running on your PC, and then run the provided installation file (octane_carrara_x64_[version number].exe). Select the install directory of your Carrara installation. The installer will copy all the plugin files into the appropriate place.

Once installed, when you next run Carrara, the plugin will be available from the Edit menu.

You will need to activate the plugin prior to using it for the first time.

Start Carrara and load a scene (new or existing.)
Select the [Edit->Octane Commands->Open Octane Render Window] menu item.
On the viewport menu select Render Target Settings. (The third icon.)
Slect the Octane Live tab.
Enter your Octane Live ID and password and then select Activate.
You should then shutdown and restart Carrara.

Once activated, you can start using the plugin to render.

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