Rodin - 3D model Generation

Join us to witness one of the most advanced 3D model generation AI technologies ever - Rodin, a controllable large-scale generative model for creating high-quality 3D assets!

With just a few words or a picture, Rodin transforms your imagination into realistic CG-friendly 3D models with photorealistic material rendering! This project implements Rodin's generative function calls based on API requests, so you can easily transform your imagination into Unity-supported mesh and material assets, preview them in real-time, and use them as a basis to start your great creations!

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Rodin add-on for C4D

Introduction

The Rodin add-on for C4D is a powerful integration tool that supports most of the functions available on Rodin's webpage, allowing users to access image-based generation capabilities directly within the C4D environment. It enables users to replace target images, adjust generation settings, utilize ControlNet with selected objects, and choose between automatic and manual generation modes—all while maintaining a seamless workflow between C4D and the Rodin web interface through the convenient floating window functionality.

Overview

The Rodin Bridge for C4D integrates Rodin's powerful AI-based 3D generation capabilities directly into your scene. This integration consists of two main components:

Installation

Step-by-step Instruction

1. Unzip the .zip file to any where you like.
2. Place the plugin folder to:
   • "plugins" folder in the root folder of your Cinema 4D installation (e.g. "C:\Program Files\MAXON\Cinema4D\plugins")
   • Any folder you like as long as you add it in "Edit" -> "Preferences" -> "Plugins" -> "Add Folder". The detailed steps can be found here:
     • In Chinese
     • In English
3. Open Cinema4D and click on the "Rodin Bridge" Tab in the "Extensions" section, and you should see the plugin window.
   

Dependencies

We developed and test our plugin on Cinema 4D 2024. It should work on other versions as well. If you encounter any issues, please let us know on our Discord or by emailing us at the feedback board on Hyper3d.ai

Basic Usage

The Rodin add-on integrates most Rodin's generation functions directly in C4D. Operation requires interaction in both C4D and the Rodin webpage.

Single Image Generation

1. Click 'Remove' and 'Load Image' to replace the default image with the image you want to generate the 3D asset with.
2. Choose 'None' in ControlNet options and choose 'One Click' for the fastest generation experience. The rest of the settings are identical to those on Rodin webpage.
3. Once they are adjusted, click 'Submit' to begin the process.

The Rodin webpage will automatically appear if not already open. On the Rodin webpage, activate the floating window using the toggle switch.

You can monitor the generation process in the floating window. The generated asset will be automatically imported into C4D scene.

You can also import featured assets or generated assets by hovering on the target asset and press the emerged 'Export' button.

Advanced Functions

ControlNet:

To enable ControlNet, select an object in scene and choose your desired ControlNet mode. You can then adjust ControlNet settings as needed (identical to Rodin webpage settings).

Multiview Mode:

You can use 'Load Image' to add more images as the input for generation. Rodin will automatically process them as the input for multi-view generation.

Generation Mode:

You can choose between One Click mode and Manual mode.

One Click: Process runs without step-by-step guidance.

Manual: Requires step-by-step operation in the floating window. The process is identical to that on Rodin webpage.