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Export to ORBX

ORBXThe ORBX file format is the best way to transfer scene files from 3D Authoring software programs that use the Octane Plug-in such as Octane for Maya, Octane for Cinema 4D, or OctaneRender Standalone. This format is more efficient than FBX when working with Octane specific data as it provides a flexible, application independent format. ORBX is a container format that includes all animation data, models, textures etc. that is needed to transfer an Octane scene from one application to another. packages store all the geometry, materials, animation, textures and other data related to the scene, into a single archive file. This makes it possible to move scenes from different host applications to Octane Standalone or ORC. The Modo plugin can also use ORBX files as ORBX Proxies.

Exporting a Single Frame

To export the current frame to ORBX:

1. Make sure the Octane viewport is rendering.
2. Click on Render Toolbar > Export Render Button > Export Frame.
3. Select a path and filename for the ORBX file.

Exporting Animations

To export the current timeline and animation to ORBX:

1. Click on Render Toolbar > Export Render Button > Export Animation.
2. Select a path and filename for the ORBX file.
3. Wait for the plugin to cycle through every frame and complete the export successfully.

Additional Notes on Exporting Animations

• Only the Camera and Mesh pins of the render target are animated
• If you cancel the export, the ORBX file will still be written up to the point of cancellation. Octane Standalone will still show the entire timeline, but frames will only be present up to the cancellation.
• The ABC export process assumes that the total number of vertices in the scene is constant throughout the animation, so do not animate the visibility of mesh items.
• It is recommended to disable Auto-Focus in the Octane Camera settings, and manually set the Focal Depth by focus picking the Viewport at key frames.

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